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Add 70/30 and 28/63

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 28/63

70/30 + 28/63 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    70/30 = 70 × 21/30 × 21 = 1470/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    28/63 = 28 × 10/63 × 10 = 280/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/630 + 280/630 = 1470 + 280/630 = 1750/630
  5. 1750/630 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 70/30 + 28/63 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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