Add 4/24 and 24/63
4/24 + 24/63 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
4/24 = 4 × 21/24 × 21 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504 - Add the two like fractions:
84/504 + 192/504 = 84 + 192/504 = 276/504 - 276/504 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 4/24 + 24/63 = 23/42
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