Add 1/12 and 8/63
1/12 + 8/63 is 53/252.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 21/12 × 21 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 32/252 = 21 + 32/252 = 53/252 - So, 1/12 + 8/63 = 53/252
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