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Add 18/24 and 45/63

18/24 + 45/63 is 41/28.

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,
    18/24 = 18 × 21/24 × 21 = 378/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/504 + 360/504 = 378 + 360/504 = 738/504
  5. 738/504 simplified gives 41/28
  6. So, 18/24 + 45/63 = 41/28
    In mixed form: 113/28

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