Add 12/14 and 36/63
12/14 + 36/63 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
36/63 = 36 × 2/63 × 2 = 72/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 72/126 = 108 + 72/126 = 180/126 - 180/126 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 12/14 + 36/63 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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