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Add 12/63 and 5/6

12/63 + 5/6 is 43/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    5/6 = 5 × 21/6 × 21 = 105/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/126 + 105/126 = 24 + 105/126 = 129/126
  5. 129/126 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 12/63 + 5/6 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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