Add 24/12 and 16/63
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 16/63
24/12 + 16/63 is 142/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
24/12 = 24 × 21/12 × 21 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 64/252 = 504 + 64/252 = 568/252 - 568/252 simplified gives 142/63
- So, 24/12 + 16/63 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63
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