Add 63/8 and 96/70
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 1 26/70
63/8 + 96/70 is 2589/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
96/70 = 96 × 4/70 × 4 = 384/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/280 + 384/280 = 2205 + 384/280 = 2589/280 - So, 63/8 + 96/70 = 2589/280
In mixed form: 969/280
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