Add 24/21 and 5/45, Solve 1 3/21 + 5/45 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 5/45

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 5/45

24/21 + 5/45 is 79/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
24/21 = 24 × 15/21 × 15 = 360/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
Add the two like fractions:
360/315 + 35/315 = 360 + 35/315 = 395/315
395/315 simplified gives 79/63
So, 24/21 + 5/45 = 79/63
In mixed form: 116/63

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