Add 63/24 and 5/35
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 5/35
63/24 + 5/35 is 155/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/840 + 120/840 = 2205 + 120/840 = 2325/840 - 2325/840 simplified gives 155/56
- So, 63/24 + 5/35 = 155/56
In mixed form: 243/56
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