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Add 20/63 and 28/24

1st number: 20/63, 2nd number: 1 4/24

20/63 + 28/24 is 187/126.

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,
    20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    28/24 = 28 × 21/24 × 21 = 588/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/504 + 588/504 = 160 + 588/504 = 748/504
  5. 748/504 simplified gives 187/126
  6. So, 20/63 + 28/24 = 187/126
    In mixed form: 161/126

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