Add 63/24 and 12/56
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 12/56
63/24 + 12/56 is 159/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 36/168 = 441 + 36/168 = 477/168 - 477/168 simplified gives 159/56
- So, 63/24 + 12/56 = 159/56
In mixed form: 247/56
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