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Add 63/10 and 9/24

1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 9/24

63/10 + 9/24 is 267/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    63/10 = 63 × 12/10 × 12 = 756/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/120 + 45/120 = 756 + 45/120 = 801/120
  5. 801/120 simplified gives 267/40
  6. So, 63/10 + 9/24 = 267/40
    In mixed form: 627/40

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