Add 12/18 and 14/63
12/18 + 14/63 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126 - Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 28/126 = 84 + 28/126 = 112/126 - 112/126 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 12/18 + 14/63 = 8/9
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