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Add 7/24 and 49/63

7/24 + 49/63 is 77/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    7/24 = 7 × 21/24 × 21 = 147/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/504 + 392/504 = 147 + 392/504 = 539/504
  5. 539/504 simplified gives 77/72
  6. So, 7/24 + 49/63 = 77/72
    In mixed form: 15/72

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