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Add 24/4 and 24/63

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 24/63

24/4 + 24/63 is 134/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    24/4 = 24 × 63/4 × 63 = 1512/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/252 + 96/252 = 1512 + 96/252 = 1608/252
  5. 1608/252 simplified gives 134/21
  6. So, 24/4 + 24/63 = 134/21
    In mixed form: 68/21

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