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Add 2/63 and 18/24

2/63 + 18/24 is 197/252.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    18/24 = 18 × 21/24 × 21 = 378/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/504 + 378/504 = 16 + 378/504 = 394/504
  5. 394/504 simplified gives 197/252
  6. So, 2/63 + 18/24 = 197/252

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