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Add 3/63 and 5/12

3/63 + 5/12 is 13/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    5/12 = 5 × 21/12 × 21 = 105/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/252 + 105/252 = 12 + 105/252 = 117/252
  5. 117/252 simplified gives 13/28
  6. So, 3/63 + 5/12 = 13/28

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