Add 2/12 and 6/63
2/12 + 6/63 is 11/42.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 24/252 = 42 + 24/252 = 66/252 - 66/252 simplified gives 11/42
- So, 2/12 + 6/63 = 11/42
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