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Add 42/24 and 8/63

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 8/63

42/24 + 8/63 is 473/252.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 21/24 × 21 = 882/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/504 + 64/504 = 882 + 64/504 = 946/504
  5. 946/504 simplified gives 473/252
  6. So, 42/24 + 8/63 = 473/252
    In mixed form: 1221/252

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