Add 6/12 and 56/63
6/12 + 56/63 is 25/18.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 224/252 = 126 + 224/252 = 350/252 - 350/252 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 6/12 + 56/63 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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