Add 24/63 and 70/72
24/63 + 70/72 is 341/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504 - Add the two like fractions:
192/504 + 490/504 = 192 + 490/504 = 682/504 - 682/504 simplified gives 341/252
- So, 24/63 + 70/72 = 341/252
In mixed form: 189/252
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