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Add 63/70 and 24/84

63/70 + 24/84 is 83/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    63/70 = 63 × 6/70 × 6 = 378/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/420 + 120/420 = 378 + 120/420 = 498/420
  5. 498/420 simplified gives 83/70
  6. So, 63/70 + 24/84 = 83/70
    In mixed form: 113/70

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