Add 63/28 and 5/24
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 5/24
63/28 + 5/24 is 59/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
63/28 = 63 × 6/28 × 6 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 35/168 = 378 + 35/168 = 413/168 - 413/168 simplified gives 59/24
- So, 63/28 + 5/24 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24
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