Add 24/84 and 40/63
24/84 + 40/63 is 58/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 160/252 = 72 + 160/252 = 232/252 - 232/252 simplified gives 58/63
- So, 24/84 + 40/63 = 58/63
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