Add 63/8 and 24/45
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 24/45
63/8 + 24/45 is 1009/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/360 + 192/360 = 2835 + 192/360 = 3027/360 - 3027/360 simplified gives 1009/120
- So, 63/8 + 24/45 = 1009/120
In mixed form: 849/120
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