Add 63/24 and 56/70, Solve 2 15/24 + 56/70 as a fraction

Add 63/24 and 56/70

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 56/70

63/24 + 56/70 is 137/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
63/24 = 63 × 35/24 × 35 = 2205/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840
Add the two like fractions:
2205/840 + 672/840 = 2205 + 672/840 = 2877/840
2877/840 simplified gives 137/40
So, 63/24 + 56/70 = 137/40
In mixed form: 317/40

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