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Add 6/63 and 24/9

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 2 6/9

6/63 + 24/9 is 58/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/63 + 168/63 = 6 + 168/63 = 174/63
  5. 174/63 simplified gives 58/21
  6. So, 6/63 + 24/9 = 58/21
    In mixed form: 216/21

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