Add 63/24 and 35/45
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 35/45
63/24 + 35/45 is 245/72.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
945/360 + 280/360 = 945 + 280/360 = 1225/360 - 1225/360 simplified gives 245/72
- So, 63/24 + 35/45 = 245/72
In mixed form: 329/72
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