Add 63/70 and 45/75
63/70 + 45/75 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
63/70 = 63 × 15/70 × 15 = 945/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
45/75 = 45 × 14/75 × 14 = 630/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1050 + 630/1050 = 945 + 630/1050 = 1575/1050 - 1575/1050 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 63/70 + 45/75 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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