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Add 8/63 and 24/28

8/63 + 24/28 is 62/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/252 + 216/252 = 32 + 216/252 = 248/252
  5. 248/252 simplified gives 62/63
  6. So, 8/63 + 24/28 = 62/63

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