Add 12/63 and 5/18
12/63 + 5/18 is 59/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 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 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Add the two like fractions:
24/126 + 35/126 = 24 + 35/126 = 59/126 - So, 12/63 + 5/18 = 59/126
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