Add 70/63 and 9/12
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 9/12
70/63 + 9/12 is 67/36.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 21/12 × 21 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
280/252 + 189/252 = 280 + 189/252 = 469/252 - 469/252 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 70/63 + 9/12 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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