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Add 70/75 and 75/63

1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 1 12/63

70/75 + 75/63 is 223/105.

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,
    75/63 = 75 × 25/63 × 25 = 1875/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1575 + 1875/1575 = 1470 + 1875/1575 = 3345/1575
  5. 3345/1575 simplified gives 223/105
  6. So, 70/75 + 75/63 = 223/105
    In mixed form: 213/105

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