Add 15/63 and 3/12
15/63 + 3/12 is 41/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
3/12 = 3 × 21/12 × 21 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
60/252 + 63/252 = 60 + 63/252 = 123/252 - 123/252 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 15/63 + 3/12 = 41/84
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