Add 63/9 and 2/24
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 2/24
63/9 + 2/24 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
504/72 + 6/72 = 504 + 6/72 = 510/72 - 510/72 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 63/9 + 2/24 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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