Add 36/12 and 4/63, Solve 3 0/12 + 4/63 as a fraction

Add 36/12 and 4/63

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 4/63

36/12 + 4/63 is 193/63.

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,
36/12 = 36 × 21/12 × 21 = 756/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
Add the two like fractions:
756/252 + 16/252 = 756 + 16/252 = 772/252
772/252 simplified gives 193/63
So, 36/12 + 4/63 = 193/63
In mixed form: 34/63

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