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Add 24/63 and 20/7

1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 2 6/7

24/63 + 20/7 is 68/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    24/63 = 24 × 1/63 × 1 = 24/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    20/7 = 20 × 9/7 × 9 = 180/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/63 + 180/63 = 24 + 180/63 = 204/63
  5. 204/63 simplified gives 68/21
  6. So, 24/63 + 20/7 = 68/21
    In mixed form: 35/21

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