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Add 36/63 and 10/24

36/63 + 10/24 is 83/84.

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,
    36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    10/24 = 10 × 21/24 × 21 = 210/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/504 + 210/504 = 288 + 210/504 = 498/504
  5. 498/504 simplified gives 83/84
  6. So, 36/63 + 10/24 = 83/84

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