Add 63/5 and 56/24
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 2 8/24
63/5 + 56/24 is 224/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
63/5 = 63 × 24/5 × 24 = 1512/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/120 + 280/120 = 1512 + 280/120 = 1792/120 - 1792/120 simplified gives 224/15
- So, 63/5 + 56/24 = 224/15
In mixed form: 1414/15
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