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Add 70/84 and 70/72

70/84 + 70/72 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    70/84 = 70 × 6/84 × 6 = 420/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/504 + 490/504 = 420 + 490/504 = 910/504
  5. 910/504 simplified gives 65/36
  6. So, 70/84 + 70/72 = 65/36
    In mixed form: 129/36

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