Add 80/15 and 63/24, Solve 5 5/15 + 2 15/24 as a fraction

Add 80/15 and 63/24

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

80/15 + 63/24 is 191/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
80/15 = 80 × 8/15 × 8 = 640/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120
Add the two like fractions:
640/120 + 315/120 = 640 + 315/120 = 955/120
955/120 simplified gives 191/24
So, 80/15 + 63/24 = 191/24
In mixed form: 723/24

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