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Add 1/63 and 40/24

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 16/24

1/63 + 40/24 is 106/63.

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,
    1/63 = 1 × 8/63 × 8 = 8/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    40/24 = 40 × 21/24 × 21 = 840/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/504 + 840/504 = 8 + 840/504 = 848/504
  5. 848/504 simplified gives 106/63
  6. So, 1/63 + 40/24 = 106/63
    In mixed form: 143/63

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