Add 24/32 and 42/63
24/32 + 42/63 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
24/32 = 24 × 63/32 × 63 = 1512/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2016 + 1344/2016 = 1512 + 1344/2016 = 2856/2016 - 2856/2016 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 24/32 + 42/63 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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