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Add 24/35 and 63/70

24/35 + 63/70 is 111/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    63/70 = 63 × 1/70 × 1 = 63/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/70 + 63/70 = 48 + 63/70 = 111/70
  5. So, 24/35 + 63/70 = 111/70
    In mixed form: 141/70

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