Add 70/84 and 15/63
70/84 + 15/63 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 60/252 = 210 + 60/252 = 270/252 - 270/252 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 70/84 + 15/63 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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