Add 63/18 and 15/70
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 15/70
63/18 + 15/70 is 26/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
63/18 = 63 × 35/18 × 35 = 2205/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/630 + 135/630 = 2205 + 135/630 = 2340/630 - 2340/630 simplified gives 26/7
- So, 63/18 + 15/70 = 26/7
In mixed form: 35/7
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