Add 1/7 and 12/63
1/7 + 12/63 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
1/7 = 1 × 9/7 × 9 = 9/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63 - Add the two like fractions:
9/63 + 12/63 = 9 + 12/63 = 21/63 - 21/63 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 1/7 + 12/63 = 1/3
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