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Add 4/24 and 32/63

4/24 + 32/63 is 85/126.

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,
    4/24 = 4 × 21/24 × 21 = 84/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/504 + 256/504 = 84 + 256/504 = 340/504
  5. 340/504 simplified gives 85/126
  6. So, 4/24 + 32/63 = 85/126

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