Add 42/7 and 63/24
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 2 15/24
42/7 + 63/24 is 69/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 441/168 = 1008 + 441/168 = 1449/168 - 1449/168 simplified gives 69/8
- So, 42/7 + 63/24 = 69/8
In mixed form: 85/8
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