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

Add 24/2 and 2/63

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

24/2 + 2/63 is 758/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
24/2 = 24 × 63/2 × 63 = 1512/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
Add the two like fractions:
1512/126 + 4/126 = 1512 + 4/126 = 1516/126
1516/126 simplified gives 758/63
So, 24/2 + 2/63 = 758/63
In mixed form: 122/63

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