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Add 12/32 and 6/63

12/32 + 6/63 is 79/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    12/32 = 12 × 63/32 × 63 = 756/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    6/63 = 6 × 32/63 × 32 = 192/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/2016 + 192/2016 = 756 + 192/2016 = 948/2016
  5. 948/2016 simplified gives 79/168
  6. So, 12/32 + 6/63 = 79/168

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