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Add 24/63 and 35/45

24/63 + 35/45 is 73/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/315 + 245/315 = 120 + 245/315 = 365/315
  5. 365/315 simplified gives 73/63
  6. So, 24/63 + 35/45 = 73/63
    In mixed form: 110/63

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