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Add 24/81 and 63/72

24/81 + 63/72 is 253/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 72 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    24/81 = 24 × 8/81 × 8 = 192/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
    63/72 = 63 × 9/72 × 9 = 567/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/648 + 567/648 = 192 + 567/648 = 759/648
  5. 759/648 simplified gives 253/216
  6. So, 24/81 + 63/72 = 253/216
    In mixed form: 137/216

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