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Add 5/63 and 27/24

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 1 3/24

5/63 + 27/24 is 607/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    27/24 = 27 × 21/24 × 21 = 567/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/504 + 567/504 = 40 + 567/504 = 607/504
  5. So, 5/63 + 27/24 = 607/504
    In mixed form: 1103/504

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