Add 63/24 and 10/36
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 10/36
63/24 + 10/36 is 209/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
189/72 + 20/72 = 189 + 20/72 = 209/72 - So, 63/24 + 10/36 = 209/72
In mixed form: 265/72
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