Add 63/24 and 16/84
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 16/84
63/24 + 16/84 is 473/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
16/84 = 16 × 2/84 × 2 = 32/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 32/168 = 441 + 32/168 = 473/168 - So, 63/24 + 16/84 = 473/168
In mixed form: 2137/168
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