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Add 63/9 and 24/42

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 24/42

63/9 + 24/42 is 53/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    63/9 = 63 × 14/9 × 14 = 882/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/126 + 72/126 = 882 + 72/126 = 954/126
  5. 954/126 simplified gives 53/7
  6. So, 63/9 + 24/42 = 53/7
    In mixed form: 74/7

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