Add 63/70 and 63/48
1st number: 63/70, 2nd number: 1 15/48
63/70 + 63/48 is 177/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
63/70 = 63 × 24/70 × 24 = 1512/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/1680 + 2205/1680 = 1512 + 2205/1680 = 3717/1680 - 3717/1680 simplified gives 177/80
- So, 63/70 + 63/48 = 177/80
In mixed form: 217/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 63/70+63/96