Add 56/12 and 27/63, Solve 4 8/12 + 27/63 as a fraction

Add 56/12 and 27/63

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 27/63

56/12 + 27/63 is 107/21.

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,
56/12 = 56 × 21/12 × 21 = 1176/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252
Add the two like fractions:
1176/252 + 108/252 = 1176 + 108/252 = 1284/252
1284/252 simplified gives 107/21
So, 56/12 + 27/63 = 107/21
In mixed form: 52/21

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