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Add 12/63 and 21/24

12/63 + 21/24 is 179/168.

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,
    21/24 = 21 × 21/24 × 21 = 441/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/504 + 441/504 = 96 + 441/504 = 537/504
  5. 537/504 simplified gives 179/168
  6. So, 12/63 + 21/24 = 179/168
    In mixed form: 111/168

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