Add 8/70 and 42/63
8/70 + 42/63 is 82/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
72/630 + 420/630 = 72 + 420/630 = 492/630 - 492/630 simplified gives 82/105
- So, 8/70 + 42/63 = 82/105
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