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Add 63/9 and 20/12

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 1 8/12

63/9 + 20/12 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    20/12 = 20 × 3/12 × 3 = 60/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/36 + 60/36 = 252 + 60/36 = 312/36
  5. 312/36 simplified gives 26/3
  6. So, 63/9 + 20/12 = 26/3
    In mixed form: 82/3

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