Add 27/12 and 12/63, Solve 2 3/12 + 12/63 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 12/63

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

27/12 + 12/63 is 205/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
27/12 = 27 × 21/12 × 21 = 567/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252
Add the two like fractions:
567/252 + 48/252 = 567 + 48/252 = 615/252
615/252 simplified gives 205/84
So, 27/12 + 12/63 = 205/84
In mixed form: 237/84

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