Add 63/7 and 15/24
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 15/24
63/7 + 15/24 is 77/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
63/7 = 63 × 24/7 × 24 = 1512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/168 + 105/168 = 1512 + 105/168 = 1617/168 - 1617/168 simplified gives 77/8
- So, 63/7 + 15/24 = 77/8
In mixed form: 95/8
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