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Add 24/63 and 72/84

24/63 + 72/84 is 26/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    72/84 = 72 × 3/84 × 3 = 216/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/252 + 216/252 = 96 + 216/252 = 312/252
  5. 312/252 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 24/63 + 72/84 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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