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Add 2/63 and 8/4

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

2/63 + 8/4 is 128/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    8/4 = 8 × 63/4 × 63 = 504/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/252 + 504/252 = 8 + 504/252 = 512/252
  5. 512/252 simplified gives 128/63
  6. So, 2/63 + 8/4 = 128/63
    In mixed form: 22/63

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