Add 6/12 and 14/63
6/12 + 14/63 is 13/18.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 21/12 × 21 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
14/63 = 14 × 4/63 × 4 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 56/252 = 126 + 56/252 = 182/252 - 182/252 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 6/12 + 14/63 = 13/18
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