Add 42/63 and 24/70
42/63 + 24/70 is 106/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630 - Add the two like fractions:
420/630 + 216/630 = 420 + 216/630 = 636/630 - 636/630 simplified gives 106/105
- So, 42/63 + 24/70 = 106/105
In mixed form: 11/105
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