Add 8/24 and 32/63
8/24 + 32/63 is 53/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
8/24 = 8 × 21/24 × 21 = 168/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504 - Add the two like fractions:
168/504 + 256/504 = 168 + 256/504 = 424/504 - 424/504 simplified gives 53/63
- So, 8/24 + 32/63 = 53/63
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