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Add 27/24 and 20/63

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 20/63

27/24 + 20/63 is 727/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    27/24 = 27 × 21/24 × 21 = 567/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/504 + 160/504 = 567 + 160/504 = 727/504
  5. So, 27/24 + 20/63 = 727/504
    In mixed form: 1223/504

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