Add 63/24 and 48/45
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 1 3/45
63/24 + 48/45 is 443/120.
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,
48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
945/360 + 384/360 = 945 + 384/360 = 1329/360 - 1329/360 simplified gives 443/120
- So, 63/24 + 48/45 = 443/120
In mixed form: 383/120
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