Add 2/12 and 14/63
2/12 + 14/63 is 7/18.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 56/252 = 42 + 56/252 = 98/252 - 98/252 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 2/12 + 14/63 = 7/18
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