Add 70/35 and 60/63
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 60/63
70/35 + 60/63 is 62/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
70/35 = 70 × 9/35 × 9 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315 - Add the two like fractions:
630/315 + 300/315 = 630 + 300/315 = 930/315 - 930/315 simplified gives 62/21
- So, 70/35 + 60/63 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21
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