Add 24/5 and 3/63
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 3/63
24/5 + 3/63 is 509/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/315 + 15/315 = 1512 + 15/315 = 1527/315 - 1527/315 simplified gives 509/105
- So, 24/5 + 3/63 = 509/105
In mixed form: 489/105
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