Add 63/16 and 8/70, Solve 3 15/16 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 8/70

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 8/70

63/16 + 8/70 is 2269/560.

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,
8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560
Add the two like fractions:
2205/560 + 64/560 = 2205 + 64/560 = 2269/560
So, 63/16 + 8/70 = 2269/560
In mixed form: 429/560

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