Add 24/5 and 15/63, Solve 4 4/5 + 15/63 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 15/63

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 15/63

24/5 + 15/63 is 529/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
24/5 = 24 × 63/5 × 63 = 1512/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315
Add the two like fractions:
1512/315 + 75/315 = 1512 + 75/315 = 1587/315
1587/315 simplified gives 529/105
So, 24/5 + 15/63 = 529/105
In mixed form: 54/105

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