Add 70/63 and 48/70
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 48/70
70/63 + 48/70 is 566/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
70/63 = 70 × 10/63 × 10 = 700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
48/70 = 48 × 9/70 × 9 = 432/630 - Add the two like fractions:
700/630 + 432/630 = 700 + 432/630 = 1132/630 - 1132/630 simplified gives 566/315
- So, 70/63 + 48/70 = 566/315
In mixed form: 1251/315
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