Add 63/15 and 24/56
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 24/56
63/15 + 24/56 is 162/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
63/15 = 63 × 56/15 × 56 = 3528/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/840 + 360/840 = 3528 + 360/840 = 3888/840 - 3888/840 simplified gives 162/35
- So, 63/15 + 24/56 = 162/35
In mixed form: 422/35
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