Add 12/63 and 28/36
12/63 + 28/36 is 61/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 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 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
48/252 + 196/252 = 48 + 196/252 = 244/252 - 244/252 simplified gives 61/63
- So, 12/63 + 28/36 = 61/63
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