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Add 24/63 and 8/18

24/63 + 8/18 is 52/63.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/126 + 56/126 = 48 + 56/126 = 104/126
  5. 104/126 simplified gives 52/63
  6. So, 24/63 + 8/18 = 52/63

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