Add 24/4 and 20/63
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 20/63
24/4 + 20/63 is 398/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
24/4 = 24 × 63/4 × 63 = 1512/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/252 + 80/252 = 1512 + 80/252 = 1592/252 - 1592/252 simplified gives 398/63
- So, 24/4 + 20/63 = 398/63
In mixed form: 620/63
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