Add 12/63 and 2/6
12/63 + 2/6 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
2/6 = 2 × 21/6 × 21 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
24/126 + 42/126 = 24 + 42/126 = 66/126 - 66/126 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 12/63 + 2/6 = 11/21
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