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Add 63/70 and 24/42

63/70 + 24/42 is 103/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/210 + 120/210 = 189 + 120/210 = 309/210
  5. 309/210 simplified gives 103/70
  6. So, 63/70 + 24/42 = 103/70
    In mixed form: 133/70

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