Add 5/12 and 12/63
5/12 + 12/63 is 17/28.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 21/12 × 21 = 105/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
105/252 + 48/252 = 105 + 48/252 = 153/252 - 153/252 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 5/12 + 12/63 = 17/28
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