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Add 6/63 and 60/24

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 2 12/24

6/63 + 60/24 is 109/42.

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,
    60/24 = 60 × 21/24 × 21 = 1260/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/504 + 1260/504 = 48 + 1260/504 = 1308/504
  5. 1308/504 simplified gives 109/42
  6. So, 6/63 + 60/24 = 109/42
    In mixed form: 225/42

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