Add 6/12 and 32/63
6/12 + 32/63 is 127/126.
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,
32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 128/252 = 126 + 128/252 = 254/252 - 254/252 simplified gives 127/126
- So, 6/12 + 32/63 = 127/126
In mixed form: 11/126
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