Add 12/36 and 16/63
12/36 + 16/63 is 37/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 64/252 = 84 + 64/252 = 148/252 - 148/252 simplified gives 37/63
- So, 12/36 + 16/63 = 37/63
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