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Add 2/63 and 70/12

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 5 10/12

2/63 + 70/12 is 739/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    70/12 = 70 × 21/12 × 21 = 1470/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/252 + 1470/252 = 8 + 1470/252 = 1478/252
  5. 1478/252 simplified gives 739/126
  6. So, 2/63 + 70/12 = 739/126
    In mixed form: 5109/126

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