Add 63/9 and 35/70
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 35/70
63/9 + 35/70 is 15/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
63/9 = 63 × 70/9 × 70 = 4410/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/630 + 315/630 = 4410 + 315/630 = 4725/630 - 4725/630 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 63/9 + 35/70 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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