Add 63/9 and 6/12
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 6/12
63/9 + 6/12 is 15/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
252/36 + 18/36 = 252 + 18/36 = 270/36 - 270/36 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 63/9 + 6/12 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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