Add 4/12 and 5/63
4/12 + 5/63 is 26/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/12 = 4 × 21/12 × 21 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252 - Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 20/252 = 84 + 20/252 = 104/252 - 104/252 simplified gives 26/63
- So, 4/12 + 5/63 = 26/63
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