Add 70/8 and 28/63
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 28/63
70/8 + 28/63 is 331/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
70/8 = 70 × 63/8 × 63 = 4410/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/504 + 224/504 = 4410 + 224/504 = 4634/504 - 4634/504 simplified gives 331/36
- So, 70/8 + 28/63 = 331/36
In mixed form: 97/36
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