Add 24/63 and 14/4
1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 3 2/4
24/63 + 14/4 is 163/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
14/4 = 14 × 63/4 × 63 = 882/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 882/252 = 96 + 882/252 = 978/252 - 978/252 simplified gives 163/42
- So, 24/63 + 14/4 = 163/42
In mixed form: 337/42
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