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Add 12/8 and 24/63

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 24/63

12/8 + 24/63 is 79/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    12/8 = 12 × 63/8 × 63 = 756/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/504 + 192/504 = 756 + 192/504 = 948/504
  5. 948/504 simplified gives 79/42
  6. So, 12/8 + 24/63 = 79/42
    In mixed form: 137/42

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