Add 35/63 and 8/12, Solve 35/63 + 8/12 as a fraction

Add 35/63 and 8/12

35/63 + 8/12 is 11/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
8/12 = 8 × 21/12 × 21 = 168/252
Add the two like fractions:
140/252 + 168/252 = 140 + 168/252 = 308/252
308/252 simplified gives 11/9
So, 35/63 + 8/12 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9

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