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Add 2/12 and 60/63

2/12 + 60/63 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/252 + 240/252 = 42 + 240/252 = 282/252
  5. 282/252 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 2/12 + 60/63 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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