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Add 28/63 and 2/24

28/63 + 2/24 is 19/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    2/24 = 2 × 21/24 × 21 = 42/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/504 + 42/504 = 224 + 42/504 = 266/504
  5. 266/504 simplified gives 19/36
  6. So, 28/63 + 2/24 = 19/36

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