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Add 16/24 and 15/63

16/24 + 15/63 is 19/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    16/24 = 16 × 21/24 × 21 = 336/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    15/63 = 15 × 8/63 × 8 = 120/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/504 + 120/504 = 336 + 120/504 = 456/504
  5. 456/504 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 16/24 + 15/63 = 19/21

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