Add 63/7 and 2/24
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 2/24
63/7 + 2/24 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
63/7 = 63 × 24/7 × 24 = 1512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/168 + 14/168 = 1512 + 14/168 = 1526/168 - 1526/168 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 63/7 + 2/24 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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