Add 70/63 and 15/72
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 15/72
70/63 + 15/72 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Add the two like fractions:
560/504 + 105/504 = 560 + 105/504 = 665/504 - 665/504 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 70/63 + 15/72 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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