Add 12/63 and 9/16
12/63 + 9/16 is 253/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
12/63 = 12 × 16/63 × 16 = 192/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
9/16 = 9 × 63/16 × 63 = 567/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
192/1008 + 567/1008 = 192 + 567/1008 = 759/1008 - 759/1008 simplified gives 253/336
- So, 12/63 + 9/16 = 253/336
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