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Add 4/24 and 35/63

4/24 + 35/63 is 13/18.

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,
    35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/504 + 280/504 = 84 + 280/504 = 364/504
  5. 364/504 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 4/24 + 35/63 = 13/18

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