Add 5/8 and 12/63
5/8 + 12/63 is 137/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
5/8 = 5 × 63/8 × 63 = 315/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
12/63 = 12 × 8/63 × 8 = 96/504 - Add the two like fractions:
315/504 + 96/504 = 315 + 96/504 = 411/504 - 411/504 simplified gives 137/168
- So, 5/8 + 12/63 = 137/168
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