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Add 14/4 and 24/63

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 24/63

14/4 + 24/63 is 163/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    14/4 = 14 × 63/4 × 63 = 882/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/252 + 96/252 = 882 + 96/252 = 978/252
  5. 978/252 simplified gives 163/42
  6. So, 14/4 + 24/63 = 163/42
    In mixed form: 337/42

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