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Add 25/12 and 24/63

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 24/63

25/12 + 24/63 is 69/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    25/12 = 25 × 21/12 × 21 = 525/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/252 + 96/252 = 525 + 96/252 = 621/252
  5. 621/252 simplified gives 69/28
  6. So, 25/12 + 24/63 = 69/28
    In mixed form: 213/28

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