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Add 7/63 and 24/84

7/63 + 24/84 is 25/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/252 + 72/252 = 28 + 72/252 = 100/252
  5. 100/252 simplified gives 25/63
  6. So, 7/63 + 24/84 = 25/63

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