Add 4/12 and 63/72, Solve 4/12 + 63/72 as a fraction

Add 4/12 and 63/72

4/12 + 63/72 is 29/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
4/12 = 4 × 6/12 × 6 = 24/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 63/72 = 24 + 63/72 = 87/72
87/72 simplified gives 29/24
So, 4/12 + 63/72 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24

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