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Add 9/63 and 6/24

9/63 + 6/24 is 11/28.

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,
    6/24 = 6 × 21/24 × 21 = 126/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/504 + 126/504 = 72 + 126/504 = 198/504
  5. 198/504 simplified gives 11/28
  6. So, 9/63 + 6/24 = 11/28

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