Add 63/72 and 12/84
63/72 + 12/84 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
63/72 = 63 × 7/72 × 7 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
12/84 = 12 × 6/84 × 6 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 72/504 = 441 + 72/504 = 513/504 - 513/504 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 63/72 + 12/84 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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