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Add 12/63 and 4/24

12/63 + 4/24 is 5/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    4/24 = 4 × 21/24 × 21 = 84/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/504 + 84/504 = 96 + 84/504 = 180/504
  5. 180/504 simplified gives 5/14
  6. So, 12/63 + 4/24 = 5/14

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