Add 2/63 and 24/12
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 2 0/12
2/63 + 24/12 is 128/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
24/12 = 24 × 21/12 × 21 = 504/252 - Add the two like fractions:
8/252 + 504/252 = 8 + 504/252 = 512/252 - 512/252 simplified gives 128/63
- So, 2/63 + 24/12 = 128/63
In mixed form: 22/63
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