Add 63/5 and 10/24, Solve 12 3/5 + 10/24 as a fraction

Add 63/5 and 10/24

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 10/24

63/5 + 10/24 is 781/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
63/5 = 63 × 24/5 × 24 = 1512/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
Add the two like fractions:
1512/120 + 50/120 = 1512 + 50/120 = 1562/120
1562/120 simplified gives 781/60
So, 63/5 + 10/24 = 781/60
In mixed form: 131/60

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