Add 63/84 and 32/70
63/84 + 32/70 is 169/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
32/70 = 32 × 6/70 × 6 = 192/420 - Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 192/420 = 315 + 192/420 = 507/420 - 507/420 simplified gives 169/140
- So, 63/84 + 32/70 = 169/140
In mixed form: 129/140
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