Add 63/72 and 21/70
63/72 + 21/70 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
21/70 = 21 × 36/70 × 36 = 756/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2520 + 756/2520 = 2205 + 756/2520 = 2961/2520 - 2961/2520 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 63/72 + 21/70 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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