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Add 63/70 and 35/18

1st number: 63/70, 2nd number: 1 17/18

63/70 + 35/18 is 128/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    63/70 = 63 × 9/70 × 9 = 567/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/630 + 1225/630 = 567 + 1225/630 = 1792/630
  5. 1792/630 simplified gives 128/45
  6. So, 63/70 + 35/18 = 128/45
    In mixed form: 238/45

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