Add 12/63 and 4/60
12/63 + 4/60 is 9/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
12/63 = 12 × 20/63 × 20 = 240/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
4/60 = 4 × 21/60 × 21 = 84/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1260 + 84/1260 = 240 + 84/1260 = 324/1260 - 324/1260 simplified gives 9/35
- So, 12/63 + 4/60 = 9/35
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