Add 12/2 and 27/63
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 27/63
12/2 + 27/63 is 45/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
12/2 = 12 × 63/2 × 63 = 756/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
27/63 = 27 × 2/63 × 2 = 54/126 - Add the two like fractions:
756/126 + 54/126 = 756 + 54/126 = 810/126 - 810/126 simplified gives 45/7
- So, 12/2 + 27/63 = 45/7
In mixed form: 63/7
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