Add 12/14 and 6/63
12/14 + 6/63 is 20/21.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 2/63 × 2 = 12/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 12/126 = 108 + 12/126 = 120/126 - 120/126 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 12/14 + 6/63 = 20/21
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