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Add 7/12 and 10/63

7/12 + 10/63 is 187/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    7/12 = 7 × 21/12 × 21 = 147/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/252 + 40/252 = 147 + 40/252 = 187/252
  5. So, 7/12 + 10/63 = 187/252

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