Add 63/64 and 12/63
63/64 + 12/63 is 1579/1344.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
63/64 = 63 × 63/64 × 63 = 3969/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
12/63 = 12 × 64/63 × 64 = 768/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/4032 + 768/4032 = 3969 + 768/4032 = 4737/4032 - 4737/4032 simplified gives 1579/1344
- So, 63/64 + 12/63 = 1579/1344
In mixed form: 1235/1344
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