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Add 9/63 and 20/24

9/63 + 20/24 is 41/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    20/24 = 20 × 21/24 × 21 = 420/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/504 + 420/504 = 72 + 420/504 = 492/504
  5. 492/504 simplified gives 41/42
  6. So, 9/63 + 20/24 = 41/42

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