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Add 36/24 and 25/63

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 25/63

36/24 + 25/63 is 239/126.

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,
    36/24 = 36 × 21/24 × 21 = 756/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    25/63 = 25 × 8/63 × 8 = 200/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/504 + 200/504 = 756 + 200/504 = 956/504
  5. 956/504 simplified gives 239/126
  6. So, 36/24 + 25/63 = 239/126
    In mixed form: 1113/126

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