Add 8/12 and 6/63
8/12 + 6/63 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
8/12 = 8 × 21/12 × 21 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 24/252 = 168 + 24/252 = 192/252 - 192/252 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 8/12 + 6/63 = 16/21
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