Add 63/24 and 63/14
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 4 7/14
63/24 + 63/14 is 57/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
63/14 = 63 × 12/14 × 12 = 756/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 756/168 = 441 + 756/168 = 1197/168 - 1197/168 simplified gives 57/8
- So, 63/24 + 63/14 = 57/8
In mixed form: 71/8
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