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Add 24/12 and 6/63

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 6/63

24/12 + 6/63 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    24/12 = 24 × 21/12 × 21 = 504/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/252 + 24/252 = 504 + 24/252 = 528/252
  5. 528/252 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 24/12 + 6/63 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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