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Add 24/63 and 12/35

24/63 + 12/35 is 76/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    24/63 = 24 × 5/63 × 5 = 120/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/315 + 108/315 = 120 + 108/315 = 228/315
  5. 228/315 simplified gives 76/105
  6. So, 24/63 + 12/35 = 76/105

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