Add 24/3 and 45/63, Solve 8 0/3 + 45/63 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 45/63

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 45/63

24/3 + 45/63 is 61/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 63 is 63

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
24/3 = 24 × 21/3 × 21 = 504/63
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
45/63 = 45 × 1/63 × 1 = 45/63
Add the two like fractions:
504/63 + 45/63 = 504 + 45/63 = 549/63
549/63 simplified gives 61/7
So, 24/3 + 45/63 = 61/7
In mixed form: 85/7

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