Add 49/63 and 7/24
49/63 + 7/24 is 77/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
7/24 = 7 × 21/24 × 21 = 147/504 - Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 147/504 = 392 + 147/504 = 539/504 - 539/504 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 49/63 + 7/24 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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