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Add 24/35 and 60/63

24/35 + 60/63 is 172/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/315 + 300/315 = 216 + 300/315 = 516/315
  5. 516/315 simplified gives 172/105
  6. So, 24/35 + 60/63 = 172/105
    In mixed form: 167/105

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