Add 63/24 and 6/15
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 6/15
63/24 + 6/15 is 121/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
315/120 + 48/120 = 315 + 48/120 = 363/120 - 363/120 simplified gives 121/40
- So, 63/24 + 6/15 = 121/40
In mixed form: 31/40
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