Add 1/63 and 24/6, Solve 1/63 + 4 0/6 as a fraction

Add 1/63 and 24/6

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 4 0/6

1/63 + 24/6 is 253/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
24/6 = 24 × 21/6 × 21 = 504/126
Add the two like fractions:
2/126 + 504/126 = 2 + 504/126 = 506/126
506/126 simplified gives 253/63
So, 1/63 + 24/6 = 253/63
In mixed form: 41/63

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