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Add 6/63 and 45/24

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 21/24

6/63 + 45/24 is 331/168.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    45/24 = 45 × 21/24 × 21 = 945/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/504 + 945/504 = 48 + 945/504 = 993/504
  5. 993/504 simplified gives 331/168
  6. So, 6/63 + 45/24 = 331/168
    In mixed form: 1163/168

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