Add 63/56 and 7/24
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 7/24
63/56 + 7/24 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 49/168 = 189 + 49/168 = 238/168 - 238/168 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 63/56 + 7/24 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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