Add 12/63 and 45/84
12/63 + 45/84 is 61/84.
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,
45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252 - Add the two like fractions:
48/252 + 135/252 = 48 + 135/252 = 183/252 - 183/252 simplified gives 61/84
- So, 12/63 + 45/84 = 61/84
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