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Add 2/7 and 63/24

1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 2 15/24

2/7 + 63/24 is 163/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 441/168 = 48 + 441/168 = 489/168
  5. 489/168 simplified gives 163/56
  6. So, 2/7 + 63/24 = 163/56
    In mixed form: 251/56

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