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Add 24/63 and 63/8

1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 7 7/8

24/63 + 63/8 is 1387/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 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 8 × 63 = 504,
    63/8 = 63 × 63/8 × 63 = 3969/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/504 + 3969/504 = 192 + 3969/504 = 4161/504
  5. 4161/504 simplified gives 1387/168
  6. So, 24/63 + 63/8 = 1387/168
    In mixed form: 843/168

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