Add 63/24 and 54/36
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 1 18/36
63/24 + 54/36 is 33/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
54/36 = 54 × 2/36 × 2 = 108/72 - Add the two like fractions:
189/72 + 108/72 = 189 + 108/72 = 297/72 - 297/72 simplified gives 33/8
- So, 63/24 + 54/36 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8
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