Add 21/14 and 24/63
1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 24/63
21/14 + 24/63 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
21/14 = 21 × 9/14 × 9 = 189/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126 - Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 48/126 = 189 + 48/126 = 237/126 - 237/126 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 21/14 + 24/63 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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