Add 63/24 and 96/30
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 3 6/30
63/24 + 96/30 is 233/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
96/30 = 96 × 4/30 × 4 = 384/120 - Add the two like fractions:
315/120 + 384/120 = 315 + 384/120 = 699/120 - 699/120 simplified gives 233/40
- So, 63/24 + 96/30 = 233/40
In mixed form: 533/40
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