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Add 48/63 and 35/24

1st number: 48/63, 2nd number: 1 11/24

48/63 + 35/24 is 373/168.

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,
    48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    35/24 = 35 × 21/24 × 21 = 735/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/504 + 735/504 = 384 + 735/504 = 1119/504
  5. 1119/504 simplified gives 373/168
  6. So, 48/63 + 35/24 = 373/168
    In mixed form: 237/168

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