Add 63/16 and 42/70
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 42/70
63/16 + 42/70 is 363/80.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/560 + 336/560 = 2205 + 336/560 = 2541/560 - 2541/560 simplified gives 363/80
- So, 63/16 + 42/70 = 363/80
In mixed form: 443/80
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