Add 63/70 and 27/32
63/70 + 27/32 is 279/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
63/70 = 63 × 16/70 × 16 = 1008/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1120 + 945/1120 = 1008 + 945/1120 = 1953/1120 - 1953/1120 simplified gives 279/160
- So, 63/70 + 27/32 = 279/160
In mixed form: 1119/160
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