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Add 24/25 and 21/63

24/25 + 21/63 is 97/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    24/25 = 24 × 63/25 × 63 = 1512/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    21/63 = 21 × 25/63 × 25 = 525/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1575 + 525/1575 = 1512 + 525/1575 = 2037/1575
  5. 2037/1575 simplified gives 97/75
  6. So, 24/25 + 21/63 = 97/75
    In mixed form: 122/75

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