Add 7/63 and 8/24
7/63 + 8/24 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
7/63 = 7 × 8/63 × 8 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
8/24 = 8 × 21/24 × 21 = 168/504 - Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 168/504 = 56 + 168/504 = 224/504 - 224/504 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 7/63 + 8/24 = 4/9
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