Add 9/70 and 63/16, Solve 9/70 + 3 15/16 as a fraction

Add 9/70 and 63/16

1^st number: 9/70, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

9/70 + 63/16 is 2277/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
9/70 = 9 × 8/70 × 8 = 72/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560
Add the two like fractions:
72/560 + 2205/560 = 72 + 2205/560 = 2277/560
So, 9/70 + 63/16 = 2277/560
In mixed form: 437/560

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