Add 63/24 and 20/90
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 20/90
63/24 + 20/90 is 205/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
63/24 = 63 × 15/24 × 15 = 945/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
20/90 = 20 × 4/90 × 4 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
945/360 + 80/360 = 945 + 80/360 = 1025/360 - 1025/360 simplified gives 205/72
- So, 63/24 + 20/90 = 205/72
In mixed form: 261/72
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