Add 12/63 and 3/6
12/63 + 3/6 is 29/42.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 21/6 × 21 = 63/126 - Add the two like fractions:
24/126 + 63/126 = 24 + 63/126 = 87/126 - 87/126 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 12/63 + 3/6 = 29/42
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