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Add 70/50 and 3/63

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 3/63

70/50 + 3/63 is 152/105.

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,
    3/63 = 3 × 50/63 × 50 = 150/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/3150 + 150/3150 = 4410 + 150/3150 = 4560/3150
  5. 4560/3150 simplified gives 152/105
  6. So, 70/50 + 3/63 = 152/105
    In mixed form: 147/105

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