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Add 12/4 and 42/63

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 42/63

12/4 + 42/63 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    12/4 = 12 × 63/4 × 63 = 756/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/252 + 168/252 = 756 + 168/252 = 924/252
  5. 924/252 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 12/4 + 42/63 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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