Add 9/24 and 36/63
9/24 + 36/63 is 53/56.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 21/24 × 21 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 288/504 = 189 + 288/504 = 477/504 - 477/504 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 9/24 + 36/63 = 53/56
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