Add 2/24 and 28/63
2/24 + 28/63 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504 - Add the two like fractions:
42/504 + 224/504 = 42 + 224/504 = 266/504 - 266/504 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 2/24 + 28/63 = 19/36
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