Add 63/36 and 2/12
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 2/12
63/36 + 2/12 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
63/36 = 63 × 1/36 × 1 = 63/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
63/36 + 6/36 = 63 + 6/36 = 69/36 - 69/36 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 63/36 + 2/12 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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