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Add 35/63 and 30/24

1st number: 35/63, 2nd number: 1 6/24

35/63 + 30/24 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    30/24 = 30 × 21/24 × 21 = 630/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/504 + 630/504 = 280 + 630/504 = 910/504
  5. 910/504 simplified gives 65/36
  6. So, 35/63 + 30/24 = 65/36
    In mixed form: 129/36

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