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Add 70/63 and 6/20

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 6/20

70/63 + 6/20 is 127/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    70/63 = 70 × 20/63 × 20 = 1400/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    6/20 = 6 × 63/20 × 63 = 378/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1260 + 378/1260 = 1400 + 378/1260 = 1778/1260
  5. 1778/1260 simplified gives 127/90
  6. So, 70/63 + 6/20 = 127/90
    In mixed form: 137/90

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