Add 63/24 and 84/14
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 6 0/14
63/24 + 84/14 is 69/8.
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,
84/14 = 84 × 12/14 × 12 = 1008/168 - Add the two like fractions:
441/168 + 1008/168 = 441 + 1008/168 = 1449/168 - 1449/168 simplified gives 69/8
- So, 63/24 + 84/14 = 69/8
In mixed form: 85/8
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