Add 12/63 and 24/72
12/63 + 24/72 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 72 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 72 × 7 = 504,
24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504 - Add the two like fractions:
96/504 + 168/504 = 96 + 168/504 = 264/504 - 264/504 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 12/63 + 24/72 = 11/21
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