Add 24/15 and 45/7, Solve 1 9/15 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 45/7

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

24/15 + 45/7 is 281/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
24/15 = 24 × 7/15 × 7 = 168/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
45/7 = 45 × 15/7 × 15 = 675/105
Add the two like fractions:
168/105 + 675/105 = 168 + 675/105 = 843/105
843/105 simplified gives 281/35
So, 24/15 + 45/7 = 281/35
In mixed form: 81/35

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