Add 20/2 and 12/63
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 12/63
20/2 + 12/63 is 214/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
20/2 = 20 × 63/2 × 63 = 1260/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/126 + 24/126 = 1260 + 24/126 = 1284/126 - 1284/126 simplified gives 214/21
- So, 20/2 + 12/63 = 214/21
In mixed form: 104/21
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