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Add 70/75 and 15/63

70/75 + 15/63 is 41/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
    70/75 = 70 × 21/75 × 21 = 1470/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    15/63 = 15 × 25/63 × 25 = 375/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1575 + 375/1575 = 1470 + 375/1575 = 1845/1575
  5. 1845/1575 simplified gives 41/35
  6. So, 70/75 + 15/63 = 41/35
    In mixed form: 16/35

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