Add 5/63 and 12/24
5/63 + 12/24 is 73/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
12/24 = 12 × 21/24 × 21 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
40/504 + 252/504 = 40 + 252/504 = 292/504 - 292/504 simplified gives 73/126
- So, 5/63 + 12/24 = 73/126
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