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Add 70/63 and 84/64

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1 20/64

70/63 + 84/64 is 349/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    70/63 = 70 × 64/63 × 64 = 4480/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    84/64 = 84 × 63/64 × 63 = 5292/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/4032 + 5292/4032 = 4480 + 5292/4032 = 9772/4032
  5. 9772/4032 simplified gives 349/144
  6. So, 70/63 + 84/64 = 349/144
    In mixed form: 261/144

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