Add 63/70 and 7/42
63/70 + 7/42 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
189/210 + 35/210 = 189 + 35/210 = 224/210 - 224/210 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 63/70 + 7/42 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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