Add 15/12 and 12/63
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 12/63
15/12 + 12/63 is 121/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
15/12 = 15 × 21/12 × 21 = 315/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
315/252 + 48/252 = 315 + 48/252 = 363/252 - 363/252 simplified gives 121/84
- So, 15/12 + 12/63 = 121/84
In mixed form: 137/84
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