Add 63/70 and 7/24
63/70 + 7/24 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
63/70 = 63 × 12/70 × 12 = 756/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840 - Add the two like fractions:
756/840 + 245/840 = 756 + 245/840 = 1001/840 - 1001/840 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 63/70 + 7/24 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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