Add 24/20 and 9/63, Solve 1 4/20 + 9/63 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 9/63

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 9/63

24/20 + 9/63 is 47/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
24/20 = 24 × 63/20 × 63 = 1512/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
9/63 = 9 × 20/63 × 20 = 180/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1260 + 180/1260 = 1512 + 180/1260 = 1692/1260
1692/1260 simplified gives 47/35
So, 24/20 + 9/63 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35

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