Add 50/24 and 7/63, Solve 2 2/24 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 50/24 and 7/63

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 7/63

50/24 + 7/63 is 79/36.

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,
50/24 = 50 × 21/24 × 21 = 1050/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504
Add the two like fractions:
1050/504 + 56/504 = 1050 + 56/504 = 1106/504
1106/504 simplified gives 79/36
So, 50/24 + 7/63 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36

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