Add 63/24 and 3/10, Solve 2 15/24 + 3/10 as a fraction

Add 63/24 and 3/10

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 3/10

63/24 + 3/10 is 117/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
3/10 = 3 × 12/10 × 12 = 36/120
Add the two like fractions:
315/120 + 36/120 = 315 + 36/120 = 351/120
351/120 simplified gives 117/40
So, 63/24 + 3/10 = 117/40
In mixed form: 237/40

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