Add 6/12 and 36/63
6/12 + 36/63 is 15/14.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 144/252 = 126 + 144/252 = 270/252 - 270/252 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 6/12 + 36/63 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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