Add 24/12 and 4/63, Solve 2 0/12 + 4/63 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 4/63

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 4/63

24/12 + 4/63 is 130/63.

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,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 16/252 = 504 + 16/252 = 520/252
520/252 simplified gives 130/63
So, 24/12 + 4/63 = 130/63
In mixed form: 24/63

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