Add 63/24 and 27/18, Solve 2 15/24 + 1 9/18 as a fraction

Add 63/24 and 27/18

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/18

63/24 + 27/18 is 33/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
27/18 = 27 × 4/18 × 4 = 108/72
Add the two like fractions:
189/72 + 108/72 = 189 + 108/72 = 297/72
297/72 simplified gives 33/8
So, 63/24 + 27/18 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8

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