Add 6/21 and 12/63
6/21 + 12/63 is 10/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
6/21 = 6 × 3/21 × 3 = 18/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63 - Add the two like fractions:
18/63 + 12/63 = 18 + 12/63 = 30/63 - 30/63 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 6/21 + 12/63 = 10/21
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