Add 10/9 and 63/24
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2 15/24
10/9 + 63/24 is 269/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
10/9 = 10 × 8/9 × 8 = 80/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72 - Add the two like fractions:
80/72 + 189/72 = 80 + 189/72 = 269/72 - So, 10/9 + 63/24 = 269/72
In mixed form: 353/72
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