Add 24/63 and 6/18
24/63 + 6/18 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
48/126 + 42/126 = 48 + 42/126 = 90/126 - 90/126 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 24/63 + 6/18 = 5/7
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