Add 7/24 and 63/28, Solve 7/24 + 2 7/28 as a fraction

Add 7/24 and 63/28

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

7/24 + 63/28 is 61/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
63/28 = 63 × 6/28 × 6 = 378/168
Add the two like fractions:
49/168 + 378/168 = 49 + 378/168 = 427/168
427/168 simplified gives 61/24
So, 7/24 + 63/28 = 61/24
In mixed form: 213/24

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