Add 63/24 and 6/28, Solve 2 15/24 + 6/28 as a fraction

Add 63/24 and 6/28

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 6/28

63/24 + 6/28 is 159/56.

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,
6/28 = 6 × 6/28 × 6 = 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 + 6/28 = 159/56
In mixed form: 247/56

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