Add 9/56 and 63/24, Solve 9/56 + 2 15/24 as a fraction

Add 9/56 and 63/24

1^st number: 9/56, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

9/56 + 63/24 is 39/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
Add the two like fractions:
27/168 + 441/168 = 27 + 441/168 = 468/168
468/168 simplified gives 39/14
So, 9/56 + 63/24 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14

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