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Add 2/24 and 21/63

2/24 + 21/63 is 5/12.

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,
    2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    21/63 = 21 × 8/63 × 8 = 168/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/504 + 168/504 = 42 + 168/504 = 210/504
  5. 210/504 simplified gives 5/12
  6. So, 2/24 + 21/63 = 5/12

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