Add 12/63 and 1/84
12/63 + 1/84 is 17/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
1/84 = 1 × 3/84 × 3 = 3/252 - Add the two like fractions:
48/252 + 3/252 = 48 + 3/252 = 51/252 - 51/252 simplified gives 17/84
- So, 12/63 + 1/84 = 17/84
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