Add 24/63 and 9/14
24/63 + 9/14 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 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 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126 - Add the two like fractions:
48/126 + 81/126 = 48 + 81/126 = 129/126 - 129/126 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 24/63 + 9/14 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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