Add 3/24 and 7/63
3/24 + 7/63 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
3/24 = 3 × 21/24 × 21 = 63/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 56/504 = 63 + 56/504 = 119/504 - 119/504 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 3/24 + 7/63 = 17/72
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