Add 63/45 and 20/24
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 20/24
63/45 + 20/24 is 67/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
63/45 = 63 × 8/45 × 8 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 300/360 = 504 + 300/360 = 804/360 - 804/360 simplified gives 67/30
- So, 63/45 + 20/24 = 67/30
In mixed form: 27/30
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