Add 60/24 and 7/63, Solve 2 12/24 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 60/24 and 7/63

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 7/63

60/24 + 7/63 is 47/18.

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,
60/24 = 60 × 21/24 × 21 = 1260/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504
Add the two like fractions:
1260/504 + 56/504 = 1260 + 56/504 = 1316/504
1316/504 simplified gives 47/18
So, 60/24 + 7/63 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18

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