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Add 3/24 and 5/63

3/24 + 5/63 is 103/504.

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,
    3/24 = 3 × 21/24 × 21 = 63/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/504 + 40/504 = 63 + 40/504 = 103/504
  5. So, 3/24 + 5/63 = 103/504

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