Add 63/24 and 6/9
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 6/9
63/24 + 6/9 is 79/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
189/72 + 48/72 = 189 + 48/72 = 237/72 - 237/72 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 63/24 + 6/9 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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