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Add 30/24 and 24/63

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

30/24 + 24/63 is 137/84.

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,
    30/24 = 30 × 21/24 × 21 = 630/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/504 + 192/504 = 630 + 192/504 = 822/504
  5. 822/504 simplified gives 137/84
  6. So, 30/24 + 24/63 = 137/84
    In mixed form: 153/84

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