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Add 63/18 and 64/70

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 64/70

63/18 + 64/70 is 309/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    63/18 = 63 × 35/18 × 35 = 2205/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    64/70 = 64 × 9/70 × 9 = 576/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/630 + 576/630 = 2205 + 576/630 = 2781/630
  5. 2781/630 simplified gives 309/70
  6. So, 63/18 + 64/70 = 309/70
    In mixed form: 429/70

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