Add 54/24 and 15/63
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 15/63
54/24 + 15/63 is 209/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
54/24 = 54 × 21/24 × 21 = 1134/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/504 + 120/504 = 1134 + 120/504 = 1254/504 - 1254/504 simplified gives 209/84
- So, 54/24 + 15/63 = 209/84
In mixed form: 241/84
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