Add 5/24 and 63/7, Solve 5/24 + 9 0/7 as a fraction

Add 5/24 and 63/7

1^st number: 5/24, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

5/24 + 63/7 is 221/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
63/7 = 63 × 24/7 × 24 = 1512/168
Add the two like fractions:
35/168 + 1512/168 = 35 + 1512/168 = 1547/168
1547/168 simplified gives 221/24
So, 5/24 + 63/7 = 221/24
In mixed form: 95/24

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