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Add 24/32 and 18/63

24/32 + 18/63 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    24/32 = 24 × 63/32 × 63 = 1512/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/2016 + 576/2016 = 1512 + 576/2016 = 2088/2016
  5. 2088/2016 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 24/32 + 18/63 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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