Add 14/15 and 24/63
14/15 + 24/63 is 46/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
14/15 = 14 × 21/15 × 21 = 294/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315 - Add the two like fractions:
294/315 + 120/315 = 294 + 120/315 = 414/315 - 414/315 simplified gives 46/35
- So, 14/15 + 24/63 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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