Add 5/12 and 14/63
5/12 + 14/63 is 23/36.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
105/252 + 56/252 = 105 + 56/252 = 161/252 - 161/252 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 5/12 + 14/63 = 23/36
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