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Add 70/63 and 90/56

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1 34/56

70/63 + 90/56 is 685/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    70/63 = 70 × 8/63 × 8 = 560/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    90/56 = 90 × 9/56 × 9 = 810/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/504 + 810/504 = 560 + 810/504 = 1370/504
  5. 1370/504 simplified gives 685/252
  6. So, 70/63 + 90/56 = 685/252
    In mixed form: 2181/252

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