Add 63/4 and 24/70
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 24/70
63/4 + 24/70 is 2253/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
63/4 = 63 × 35/4 × 35 = 2205/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/140 + 48/140 = 2205 + 48/140 = 2253/140 - So, 63/4 + 24/70 = 2253/140
In mixed form: 1613/140
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