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Add 24/63 and 36/12

1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 3 0/12

24/63 + 36/12 is 71/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    36/12 = 36 × 21/12 × 21 = 756/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/252 + 756/252 = 96 + 756/252 = 852/252
  5. 852/252 simplified gives 71/21
  6. So, 24/63 + 36/12 = 71/21
    In mixed form: 38/21

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