Add 24/9 and 36/63
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 36/63
24/9 + 36/63 is 68/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
36/63 = 36 × 1/63 × 1 = 36/63 - Add the two like fractions:
168/63 + 36/63 = 168 + 36/63 = 204/63 - 204/63 simplified gives 68/21
- So, 24/9 + 36/63 = 68/21
In mixed form: 35/21
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