Add 24/6 and 50/63, Solve 4 0/6 + 50/63 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 50/63

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 50/63

24/6 + 50/63 is 302/63.

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,
50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126
Add the two like fractions:
504/126 + 100/126 = 504 + 100/126 = 604/126
604/126 simplified gives 302/63
So, 24/6 + 50/63 = 302/63
In mixed form: 450/63

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