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Add 10/63 and 9/12

10/63 + 9/12 is 229/252.

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,
    10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    9/12 = 9 × 21/12 × 21 = 189/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/252 + 189/252 = 40 + 189/252 = 229/252
  5. So, 10/63 + 9/12 = 229/252

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