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Add 70/50 and 14/63

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 14/63

70/50 + 14/63 is 73/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    14/63 = 14 × 50/63 × 50 = 700/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/3150 + 700/3150 = 4410 + 700/3150 = 5110/3150
  5. 5110/3150 simplified gives 73/45
  6. So, 70/50 + 14/63 = 73/45
    In mixed form: 128/45

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