Add 3/70 and 63/24, Solve 3/70 + 2 15/24 as a fraction

Add 3/70 and 63/24

1^st number: 3/70, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

3/70 + 63/24 is 747/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
Add the two like fractions:
36/840 + 2205/840 = 36 + 2205/840 = 2241/840
2241/840 simplified gives 747/280
So, 3/70 + 63/24 = 747/280
In mixed form: 2187/280

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