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Add 24/4 and 9/63

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 9/63

24/4 + 9/63 is 43/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    24/4 = 24 × 63/4 × 63 = 1512/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/252 + 36/252 = 1512 + 36/252 = 1548/252
  5. 1548/252 simplified gives 43/7
  6. So, 24/4 + 9/63 = 43/7
    In mixed form: 61/7

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