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Add 24/21 and 63/18

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 3 9/18

24/21 + 63/18 is 65/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
    24/21 = 24 × 6/21 × 6 = 144/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    63/18 = 63 × 7/18 × 7 = 441/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/126 + 441/126 = 144 + 441/126 = 585/126
  5. 585/126 simplified gives 65/14
  6. So, 24/21 + 63/18 = 65/14
    In mixed form: 49/14

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