Add 63/16 and 27/70
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 27/70
63/16 + 27/70 is 2421/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
27/70 = 27 × 8/70 × 8 = 216/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/560 + 216/560 = 2205 + 216/560 = 2421/560 - So, 63/16 + 27/70 = 2421/560
In mixed form: 4181/560
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