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Add 3/12 and 8/63

3/12 + 8/63 is 95/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    3/12 = 3 × 21/12 × 21 = 63/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/252 + 32/252 = 63 + 32/252 = 95/252
  5. So, 3/12 + 8/63 = 95/252

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