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Add 4/63 and 12/4

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

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    12/4 = 12 × 63/4 × 63 = 756/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/252 + 756/252 = 16 + 756/252 = 772/252
  5. 772/252 simplified gives 193/63
  6. So, 4/63 + 12/4 = 193/63
    In mixed form: 34/63

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