Add 63/28 and 9/24, Solve 2 7/28 + 9/24 as a fraction

Add 63/28 and 9/24

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 9/24

63/28 + 9/24 is 21/8.

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,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 63/168 = 378 + 63/168 = 441/168
441/168 simplified gives 21/8
So, 63/28 + 9/24 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8

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