Add 36/24 and 5/63, Solve 1 12/24 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 5/63

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 5/63

36/24 + 5/63 is 199/126.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
36/24 = 36 × 21/24 × 21 = 756/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
Add the two like fractions:
756/504 + 40/504 = 756 + 40/504 = 796/504
796/504 simplified gives 199/126
So, 36/24 + 5/63 = 199/126
In mixed form: 173/126

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