Add 12/63 and 1/8
12/63 + 1/8 is 53/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
1/8 = 1 × 63/8 × 63 = 63/504 - Add the two like fractions:
96/504 + 63/504 = 96 + 63/504 = 159/504 - 159/504 simplified gives 53/168
- So, 12/63 + 1/8 = 53/168
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