Add 12/14 and 8/63
12/14 + 8/63 is 62/63.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126 - Add the two like fractions:
108/126 + 16/126 = 108 + 16/126 = 124/126 - 124/126 simplified gives 62/63
- So, 12/14 + 8/63 = 62/63
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