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Add 24/63 and 9/84

24/63 + 9/84 is 41/84.

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,
    9/84 = 9 × 3/84 × 3 = 27/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/252 + 27/252 = 96 + 27/252 = 123/252
  5. 123/252 simplified gives 41/84
  6. So, 24/63 + 9/84 = 41/84

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