Add 70/63 and 6/21
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 6/21
70/63 + 6/21 is 88/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
70/63 = 70 × 1/63 × 1 = 70/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
6/21 = 6 × 3/21 × 3 = 18/63 - Add the two like fractions:
70/63 + 18/63 = 70 + 18/63 = 88/63 - So, 70/63 + 6/21 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63
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