Add 12/4 and 15/63
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 15/63
12/4 + 15/63 is 68/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
12/4 = 12 × 63/4 × 63 = 756/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Add the two like fractions:
756/252 + 60/252 = 756 + 60/252 = 816/252 - 816/252 simplified gives 68/21
- So, 12/4 + 15/63 = 68/21
In mixed form: 35/21
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