Add 12/2 and 32/63
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 32/63
12/2 + 32/63 is 410/63.
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,
32/63 = 32 × 2/63 × 2 = 64/126 - Add the two like fractions:
756/126 + 64/126 = 756 + 64/126 = 820/126 - 820/126 simplified gives 410/63
- So, 12/2 + 32/63 = 410/63
In mixed form: 632/63
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