Add 12/63 and 75/8
1st number: 12/63, 2nd number: 9 3/8
12/63 + 75/8 is 1607/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
75/8 = 75 × 63/8 × 63 = 4725/504 - Add the two like fractions:
96/504 + 4725/504 = 96 + 4725/504 = 4821/504 - 4821/504 simplified gives 1607/168
- So, 12/63 + 75/8 = 1607/168
In mixed form: 995/168
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