Add 24/6 and 63/8, Solve 4 0/6 + 7 7/8 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 63/8

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

24/6 + 63/8 is 95/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
24/6 = 24 × 4/6 × 4 = 96/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24
Add the two like fractions:
96/24 + 189/24 = 96 + 189/24 = 285/24
285/24 simplified gives 95/8
So, 24/6 + 63/8 = 95/8
In mixed form: 117/8

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