Add 24/10 and 5/63, Solve 2 4/10 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 5/63

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 5/63

24/10 + 5/63 is 781/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
24/10 = 24 × 63/10 × 63 = 1512/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630
Add the two like fractions:
1512/630 + 50/630 = 1512 + 50/630 = 1562/630
1562/630 simplified gives 781/315
So, 24/10 + 5/63 = 781/315
In mixed form: 2151/315

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