Add 60/63 and 80/56, Solve 60/63 + 1 24/56 as a fraction

Add 60/63 and 80/56

1^st number: 60/63, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

60/63 + 80/56 is 50/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
80/56 = 80 × 9/56 × 9 = 720/504
Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 720/504 = 480 + 720/504 = 1200/504
1200/504 simplified gives 50/21
So, 60/63 + 80/56 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21

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