Add 1/6 and 12/63
1/6 + 12/63 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
1/6 = 1 × 21/6 × 21 = 21/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Add the two like fractions:
21/126 + 24/126 = 21 + 24/126 = 45/126 - 45/126 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 1/6 + 12/63 = 5/14
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