Add 7/24 and 56/63
7/24 + 56/63 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
7/24 = 7 × 21/24 × 21 = 147/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504 - Add the two like fractions:
147/504 + 448/504 = 147 + 448/504 = 595/504 - 595/504 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 7/24 + 56/63 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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