Add 63/24 and 28/70
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 28/70
63/24 + 28/70 is 121/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
28/70 = 28 × 12/70 × 12 = 336/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/840 + 336/840 = 2205 + 336/840 = 2541/840 - 2541/840 simplified gives 121/40
- So, 63/24 + 28/70 = 121/40
In mixed form: 31/40
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