Add 56/63 and 60/24, Solve 56/63 + 2 12/24 as a fraction

Add 56/63 and 60/24

1^st number: 56/63, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

56/63 + 60/24 is 61/18.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
60/24 = 60 × 21/24 × 21 = 1260/504
Add the two like fractions:
448/504 + 1260/504 = 448 + 1260/504 = 1708/504
1708/504 simplified gives 61/18
So, 56/63 + 60/24 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18

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