Add 63/24 and 3/45
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 3/45
63/24 + 3/45 is 323/120.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
945/360 + 24/360 = 945 + 24/360 = 969/360 - 969/360 simplified gives 323/120
- So, 63/24 + 3/45 = 323/120
In mixed form: 283/120
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