Add 12/84 and 35/63
12/84 + 35/63 is 44/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
12/84 = 12 × 3/84 × 3 = 36/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
36/252 + 140/252 = 36 + 140/252 = 176/252 - 176/252 simplified gives 44/63
- So, 12/84 + 35/63 = 44/63
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