Add 2/63 and 14/12
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 2/12
2/63 + 14/12 is 151/126.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
14/12 = 14 × 21/12 × 21 = 294/252 - Add the two like fractions:
8/252 + 294/252 = 8 + 294/252 = 302/252 - 302/252 simplified gives 151/126
- So, 2/63 + 14/12 = 151/126
In mixed form: 125/126
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