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Add 1/24 and 15/63

1/24 + 15/63 is 47/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    1/24 = 1 × 21/24 × 21 = 21/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/504 + 120/504 = 21 + 120/504 = 141/504
  5. 141/504 simplified gives 47/168
  6. So, 1/24 + 15/63 = 47/168

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