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Add 63/12 and 2/9

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 2/9

63/12 + 2/9 is 197/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/36 + 8/36 = 189 + 8/36 = 197/36
  5. So, 63/12 + 2/9 = 197/36
    In mixed form: 517/36

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