Add 12/63 and 27/84
12/63 + 27/84 is 43/84.
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,
27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252 - Add the two like fractions:
48/252 + 81/252 = 48 + 81/252 = 129/252 - 129/252 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 12/63 + 27/84 = 43/84
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