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Add 7/63 and 16/24

7/63 + 16/24 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    16/24 = 16 × 21/24 × 21 = 336/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/504 + 336/504 = 56 + 336/504 = 392/504
  5. 392/504 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 7/63 + 16/24 = 7/9

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