Add 6/84 and 63/24
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 2 15/24
6/84 + 63/24 is 151/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 441/168 = 12 + 441/168 = 453/168 - 453/168 simplified gives 151/56
- So, 6/84 + 63/24 = 151/56
In mixed form: 239/56
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