Add 1/24 and 63/45
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 18/45
1/24 + 63/45 is 173/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
63/45 = 63 × 8/45 × 8 = 504/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 504/360 = 15 + 504/360 = 519/360 - 519/360 simplified gives 173/120
- So, 1/24 + 63/45 = 173/120
In mixed form: 153/120
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