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Add 2/63 and 56/24

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 2 8/24

2/63 + 56/24 is 149/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    56/24 = 56 × 21/24 × 21 = 1176/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/504 + 1176/504 = 16 + 1176/504 = 1192/504
  5. 1192/504 simplified gives 149/63
  6. So, 2/63 + 56/24 = 149/63
    In mixed form: 223/63

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