Add 9/24 and 49/63
9/24 + 49/63 is 83/72.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 392/504 = 189 + 392/504 = 581/504 - 581/504 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 9/24 + 49/63 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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