Add 63/9 and 4/24, Solve 7 0/9 + 4/24 as a fraction

Add 63/9 and 4/24

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 4/24

63/9 + 4/24 is 43/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
63/9 = 63 × 8/9 × 8 = 504/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72
Add the two like fractions:
504/72 + 12/72 = 504 + 12/72 = 516/72
516/72 simplified gives 43/6
So, 63/9 + 4/24 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6

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