Add 24/63 and 3/12
24/63 + 3/12 is 53/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
3/12 = 3 × 21/12 × 21 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 63/252 = 96 + 63/252 = 159/252 - 159/252 simplified gives 53/84
- So, 24/63 + 3/12 = 53/84
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