Add 2/63 and 8/12
2/63 + 8/12 is 44/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
8/12 = 8 × 21/12 × 21 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
8/252 + 168/252 = 8 + 168/252 = 176/252 - 176/252 simplified gives 44/63
- So, 2/63 + 8/12 = 44/63
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