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Add 3/63 and 5/24

3/63 + 5/24 is 43/168.

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,
    3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    5/24 = 5 × 21/24 × 21 = 105/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/504 + 105/504 = 24 + 105/504 = 129/504
  5. 129/504 simplified gives 43/168
  6. So, 3/63 + 5/24 = 43/168

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