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Add 63/24 and 2/5

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 2/5

63/24 + 2/5 is 121/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/120 + 48/120 = 315 + 48/120 = 363/120
  5. 363/120 simplified gives 121/40
  6. So, 63/24 + 2/5 = 121/40
    In mixed form: 31/40

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