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Add 40/24 and 12/63

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 12/63

40/24 + 12/63 is 13/7.

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,
    40/24 = 40 × 21/24 × 21 = 840/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/504 + 96/504 = 840 + 96/504 = 936/504
  5. 936/504 simplified gives 13/7
  6. So, 40/24 + 12/63 = 13/7
    In mixed form: 16/7

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