Add 49/63 and 12/84
49/63 + 12/84 is 58/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
49/63 = 49 × 4/63 × 4 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
12/84 = 12 × 3/84 × 3 = 36/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 36/252 = 196 + 36/252 = 232/252 - 232/252 simplified gives 58/63
- So, 49/63 + 12/84 = 58/63
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