Add 2/4 and 64/63
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 1/63
2/4 + 64/63 is 191/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
2/4 = 2 × 63/4 × 63 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
64/63 = 64 × 4/63 × 4 = 256/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 256/252 = 126 + 256/252 = 382/252 - 382/252 simplified gives 191/126
- So, 2/4 + 64/63 = 191/126
In mixed form: 165/126
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