Add 63/24 and 42/28
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 1 14/28
63/24 + 42/28 is 33/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 252/168 = 441 + 252/168 = 693/168 - 693/168 simplified gives 33/8
- So, 63/24 + 42/28 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8
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