Add 7/24 and 63/84
7/24 + 63/84 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
63/84 = 63 × 2/84 × 2 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
49/168 + 126/168 = 49 + 126/168 = 175/168 - 175/168 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 7/24 + 63/84 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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