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Add 6/2 and 24/63

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

6/2 + 24/63 is 71/21.

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,
    6/2 = 6 × 63/2 × 63 = 378/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    24/63 = 24 × 2/63 × 2 = 48/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/126 + 48/126 = 378 + 48/126 = 426/126
  5. 426/126 simplified gives 71/21
  6. So, 6/2 + 24/63 = 71/21
    In mixed form: 38/21

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