Add 63/72 and 14/70, Solve 63/72 + 14/70 as a fraction

Add 63/72 and 14/70

63/72 + 14/70 is 43/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
63/72 = 63 × 35/72 × 35 = 2205/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
14/70 = 14 × 36/70 × 36 = 504/2520
Add the two like fractions:
2205/2520 + 504/2520 = 2205 + 504/2520 = 2709/2520
2709/2520 simplified gives 43/40
So, 63/72 + 14/70 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40

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