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Add 24/63 and 42/24

1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 1 18/24

24/63 + 42/24 is 179/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    42/24 = 42 × 21/24 × 21 = 882/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/504 + 882/504 = 192 + 882/504 = 1074/504
  5. 1074/504 simplified gives 179/84
  6. So, 24/63 + 42/24 = 179/84
    In mixed form: 211/84

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