Add 24/14 and 12/63, Solve 1 10/14 + 12/63 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 12/63

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 12/63

24/14 + 12/63 is 40/21.

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,
24/14 = 24 × 9/14 × 9 = 216/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126
Add the two like fractions:
216/126 + 24/126 = 216 + 24/126 = 240/126
240/126 simplified gives 40/21
So, 24/14 + 12/63 = 40/21
In mixed form: 119/21

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