Add 12/35 and 45/63
12/35 + 45/63 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
45/63 = 45 × 5/63 × 5 = 225/315 - Add the two like fractions:
108/315 + 225/315 = 108 + 225/315 = 333/315 - 333/315 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 12/35 + 45/63 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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