Add 9/70 and 63/56
1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 1 7/56
9/70 + 63/56 is 351/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280 - Add the two like fractions:
36/280 + 315/280 = 36 + 315/280 = 351/280 - So, 9/70 + 63/56 = 351/280
In mixed form: 171/280
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