Add 24/63 and 45/70
24/63 + 45/70 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
24/63 = 24 × 10/63 × 10 = 240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Add the two like fractions:
240/630 + 405/630 = 240 + 405/630 = 645/630 - 645/630 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 24/63 + 45/70 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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