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Add 24/70 and 42/63

24/70 + 42/63 is 106/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/630 + 420/630 = 216 + 420/630 = 636/630
  5. 636/630 simplified gives 106/105
  6. So, 24/70 + 42/63 = 106/105
    In mixed form: 11/105

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