Add 24/4 and 5/63
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 5/63
24/4 + 5/63 is 383/63.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/252 + 20/252 = 1512 + 20/252 = 1532/252 - 1532/252 simplified gives 383/63
- So, 24/4 + 5/63 = 383/63
In mixed form: 65/63
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