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Add 24/14 and 42/63

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 42/63

24/14 + 42/63 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    24/14 = 24 × 9/14 × 9 = 216/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/126 + 84/126 = 216 + 84/126 = 300/126
  5. 300/126 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 24/14 + 42/63 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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