Add 24/6 and 14/63
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 14/63
24/6 + 14/63 is 38/9.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126 - Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 28/126 = 504 + 28/126 = 532/126 - 532/126 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 24/6 + 14/63 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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