Add 70/63 and 8/12
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 8/12
70/63 + 8/12 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
8/12 = 8 × 21/12 × 21 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
280/252 + 168/252 = 280 + 168/252 = 448/252 - 448/252 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 70/63 + 8/12 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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