Add 63/70 and 20/25
63/70 + 20/25 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
63/70 = 63 × 5/70 × 5 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
315/350 + 280/350 = 315 + 280/350 = 595/350 - 595/350 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 63/70 + 20/25 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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