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Add 24/64 and 6/63

24/64 + 6/63 is 79/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    24/64 = 24 × 63/64 × 63 = 1512/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    6/63 = 6 × 64/63 × 64 = 384/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/4032 + 384/4032 = 1512 + 384/4032 = 1896/4032
  5. 1896/4032 simplified gives 79/168
  6. So, 24/64 + 6/63 = 79/168

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