Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 24/9 and 63/70

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 63/70

24/9 + 63/70 is 107/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    24/9 = 24 × 70/9 × 70 = 1680/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    63/70 = 63 × 9/70 × 9 = 567/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/630 + 567/630 = 1680 + 567/630 = 2247/630
  5. 2247/630 simplified gives 107/30
  6. So, 24/9 + 63/70 = 107/30
    In mixed form: 317/30

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com