Add 12/63 and 5/14
12/63 + 5/14 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 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 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
24/126 + 45/126 = 24 + 45/126 = 69/126 - 69/126 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 12/63 + 5/14 = 23/42
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