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Add 84/63 and 24/49

1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 24/49

84/63 + 24/49 is 268/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    84/63 = 84 × 7/63 × 7 = 588/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    24/49 = 24 × 9/49 × 9 = 216/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/441 + 216/441 = 588 + 216/441 = 804/441
  5. 804/441 simplified gives 268/147
  6. So, 84/63 + 24/49 = 268/147
    In mixed form: 1121/147

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