Add 6/24 and 27/63
6/24 + 27/63 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
6/24 = 6 × 21/24 × 21 = 126/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
27/63 = 27 × 8/63 × 8 = 216/504 - Add the two like fractions:
126/504 + 216/504 = 126 + 216/504 = 342/504 - 342/504 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 6/24 + 27/63 = 19/28
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