Add 63/36 and 3/70
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 3/70
63/36 + 3/70 is 251/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
63/36 = 63 × 35/36 × 35 = 2205/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
3/70 = 3 × 18/70 × 18 = 54/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1260 + 54/1260 = 2205 + 54/1260 = 2259/1260 - 2259/1260 simplified gives 251/140
- So, 63/36 + 3/70 = 251/140
In mixed form: 1111/140
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