Add 24/6 and 12/63
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 12/63
24/6 + 12/63 is 88/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
24/6 = 24 × 21/6 × 21 = 504/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 24/126 = 504 + 24/126 = 528/126 - 528/126 simplified gives 88/21
- So, 24/6 + 12/63 = 88/21
In mixed form: 44/21
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