Add 24/2 and 20/63
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 20/63
24/2 + 20/63 is 776/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/63 = 20 × 2/63 × 2 = 40/126 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/126 + 40/126 = 1512 + 40/126 = 1552/126 - 1552/126 simplified gives 776/63
- So, 24/2 + 20/63 = 776/63
In mixed form: 1220/63
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