Add 12/36 and 25/63
12/36 + 25/63 is 46/63.
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,
25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252 - Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 100/252 = 84 + 100/252 = 184/252 - 184/252 simplified gives 46/63
- So, 12/36 + 25/63 = 46/63
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