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Add 63/24 and 4/45

1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 4/45

63/24 + 4/45 is 977/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    63/24 = 63 × 15/24 × 15 = 945/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/360 + 32/360 = 945 + 32/360 = 977/360
  5. So, 63/24 + 4/45 = 977/360
    In mixed form: 2257/360

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