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Add 18/24 and 56/63

18/24 + 56/63 is 59/36.

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,
    56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/504 + 448/504 = 378 + 448/504 = 826/504
  5. 826/504 simplified gives 59/36
  6. So, 18/24 + 56/63 = 59/36
    In mixed form: 123/36

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