Add 63/24 and 80/7
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 11 3/7
63/24 + 80/7 is 787/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
80/7 = 80 × 24/7 × 24 = 1920/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 1920/168 = 441 + 1920/168 = 2361/168 - 2361/168 simplified gives 787/56
- So, 63/24 + 80/7 = 787/56
In mixed form: 143/56
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