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Add 90/63 and 15/70

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 15/70

90/63 + 15/70 is 23/14.

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,
    90/63 = 90 × 10/63 × 10 = 900/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/630 + 135/630 = 900 + 135/630 = 1035/630
  5. 1035/630 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 90/63 + 15/70 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

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