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Add 24/6 and 4/63

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

24/6 + 4/63 is 256/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    24/6 = 24 × 21/6 × 21 = 504/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/126 + 8/126 = 504 + 8/126 = 512/126
  5. 512/126 simplified gives 256/63
  6. So, 24/6 + 4/63 = 256/63
    In mixed form: 44/63

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