Add 24/63 and 7/42
24/63 + 7/42 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
7/42 = 7 × 3/42 × 3 = 21/126 - Add the two like fractions:
48/126 + 21/126 = 48 + 21/126 = 69/126 - 69/126 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 24/63 + 7/42 = 23/42
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