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Add 24/63 and 45/90

24/63 + 45/90 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    24/63 = 24 × 10/63 × 10 = 240/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/630 + 315/630 = 240 + 315/630 = 555/630
  5. 555/630 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 24/63 + 45/90 = 37/42

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