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Add 4/63 and 72/24

1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 3 0/24

4/63 + 72/24 is 193/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 24 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    72/24 = 72 × 21/24 × 21 = 1512/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/504 + 1512/504 = 32 + 1512/504 = 1544/504
  5. 1544/504 simplified gives 193/63
  6. So, 4/63 + 72/24 = 193/63
    In mixed form: 34/63

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