Add 63/18 and 49/70
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 49/70
63/18 + 49/70 is 21/5.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/630 + 441/630 = 2205 + 441/630 = 2646/630 - 2646/630 simplified gives 21/5
- So, 63/18 + 49/70 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5
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