Add 24/63 and 42/81
24/63 + 42/81 is 170/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
24/63 = 24 × 9/63 × 9 = 216/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
42/81 = 42 × 7/81 × 7 = 294/567 - Add the two like fractions:
216/567 + 294/567 = 216 + 294/567 = 510/567 - 510/567 simplified gives 170/189
- So, 24/63 + 42/81 = 170/189
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