Add 12/21 and 28/63
12/21 + 28/63 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
12/21 = 12 × 3/21 × 3 = 36/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
28/63 = 28 × 1/63 × 1 = 28/63 - Add the two like fractions:
36/63 + 28/63 = 36 + 28/63 = 64/63 - So, 12/21 + 28/63 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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