Add 4/2 and 20/63
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 20/63
4/2 + 20/63 is 146/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
4/2 = 4 × 63/2 × 63 = 252/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
20/63 = 20 × 2/63 × 2 = 40/126 - Add the two like fractions:
252/126 + 40/126 = 252 + 40/126 = 292/126 - 292/126 simplified gives 146/63
- So, 4/2 + 20/63 = 146/63
In mixed form: 220/63
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