Add 63/20 and 7/24
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 7/24
63/20 + 7/24 is 413/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
63/20 = 63 × 6/20 × 6 = 378/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Add the two like fractions:
378/120 + 35/120 = 378 + 35/120 = 413/120 - So, 63/20 + 7/24 = 413/120
In mixed form: 353/120
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