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Add 9/24 and 16/63

9/24 + 16/63 is 317/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    9/24 = 9 × 21/24 × 21 = 189/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    16/63 = 16 × 8/63 × 8 = 128/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/504 + 128/504 = 189 + 128/504 = 317/504
  5. So, 9/24 + 16/63 = 317/504

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