Add 63/4 and 16/70
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 16/70
63/4 + 16/70 is 2237/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
63/4 = 63 × 35/4 × 35 = 2205/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/140 + 32/140 = 2205 + 32/140 = 2237/140 - So, 63/4 + 16/70 = 2237/140
In mixed form: 15137/140
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