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Add 49/2 and 12/63

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 12/63

49/2 + 12/63 is 1037/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    49/2 = 49 × 63/2 × 63 = 3087/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/126 + 24/126 = 3087 + 24/126 = 3111/126
  5. 3111/126 simplified gives 1037/42
  6. So, 49/2 + 12/63 = 1037/42
    In mixed form: 2429/42

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