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Add 81/63 and 5/70

1st number: 1 18/63, 2nd number: 5/70

81/63 + 5/70 is 19/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    81/63 = 81 × 10/63 × 10 = 810/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/630 + 45/630 = 810 + 45/630 = 855/630
  5. 855/630 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 81/63 + 5/70 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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