Add 12/63 and 40/84
12/63 + 40/84 is 2/3.
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,
40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252 - Add the two like fractions:
48/252 + 120/252 = 48 + 120/252 = 168/252 - 168/252 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 12/63 + 40/84 = 2/3
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