Add 63/3 and 2/12, Solve 21 0/3 + 2/12 as a fraction

Add 63/3 and 2/12

1^st number: 21 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/12

63/3 + 2/12 is 127/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
63/3 = 63 × 4/3 × 4 = 252/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12
Add the two like fractions:
252/12 + 2/12 = 252 + 2/12 = 254/12
254/12 simplified gives 127/6
So, 63/3 + 2/12 = 127/6
In mixed form: 211/6

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