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Add 28/24 and 6/63

1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 6/63

28/24 + 6/63 is 53/42.

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,
    28/24 = 28 × 21/24 × 21 = 588/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/504 + 48/504 = 588 + 48/504 = 636/504
  5. 636/504 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 28/24 + 6/63 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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