Add 63/24 and 25/45
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 25/45
63/24 + 25/45 is 229/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
945/360 + 200/360 = 945 + 200/360 = 1145/360 - 1145/360 simplified gives 229/72
- So, 63/24 + 25/45 = 229/72
In mixed form: 313/72
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