Add 63/70 and 63/75
63/70 + 63/75 is 87/50.
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,
63/75 = 63 × 14/75 × 14 = 882/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1050 + 882/1050 = 945 + 882/1050 = 1827/1050 - 1827/1050 simplified gives 87/50
- So, 63/70 + 63/75 = 87/50
In mixed form: 137/50
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