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Add 36/63 and 15/24

36/63 + 15/24 is 67/56.

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,
    15/24 = 15 × 21/24 × 21 = 315/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/504 + 315/504 = 288 + 315/504 = 603/504
  5. 603/504 simplified gives 67/56
  6. So, 36/63 + 15/24 = 67/56
    In mixed form: 111/56

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