Add 63/24 and 48/42
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 1 6/42
63/24 + 48/42 is 211/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 192/168 = 441 + 192/168 = 633/168 - 633/168 simplified gives 211/56
- So, 63/24 + 48/42 = 211/56
In mixed form: 343/56
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