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Add 20/3 and 12/63

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 12/63

20/3 + 12/63 is 48/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
    20/3 = 20 × 21/3 × 21 = 420/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/63 + 12/63 = 420 + 12/63 = 432/63
  5. 432/63 simplified gives 48/7
  6. So, 20/3 + 12/63 = 48/7
    In mixed form: 66/7

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