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Add 70/63 and 56/35

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1 21/35

70/63 + 56/35 is 122/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/315 + 504/315 = 350 + 504/315 = 854/315
  5. 854/315 simplified gives 122/45
  6. So, 70/63 + 56/35 = 122/45
    In mixed form: 232/45

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