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Add 24/63 and 63/18

1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 3 9/18

24/63 + 63/18 is 163/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    63/18 = 63 × 7/18 × 7 = 441/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/126 + 441/126 = 48 + 441/126 = 489/126
  5. 489/126 simplified gives 163/42
  6. So, 24/63 + 63/18 = 163/42
    In mixed form: 337/42

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