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Add 70/64 and 7/63

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 7/63

70/64 + 7/63 is 347/288.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    70/64 = 70 × 63/64 × 63 = 4410/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    7/63 = 7 × 64/63 × 64 = 448/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/4032 + 448/4032 = 4410 + 448/4032 = 4858/4032
  5. 4858/4032 simplified gives 347/288
  6. So, 70/64 + 7/63 = 347/288
    In mixed form: 159/288

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