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Add 10/63 and 24/8

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 3 0/8

10/63 + 24/8 is 199/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    24/8 = 24 × 63/8 × 63 = 1512/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/504 + 1512/504 = 80 + 1512/504 = 1592/504
  5. 1592/504 simplified gives 199/63
  6. So, 10/63 + 24/8 = 199/63
    In mixed form: 310/63

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