Add 2/9 and 12/63
2/9 + 12/63 is 26/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63 - Add the two like fractions:
14/63 + 12/63 = 14 + 12/63 = 26/63 - So, 2/9 + 12/63 = 26/63
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