Add 7/12 and 18/63
7/12 + 18/63 is 73/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
7/12 = 7 × 21/12 × 21 = 147/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
18/63 = 18 × 4/63 × 4 = 72/252 - Add the two like fractions:
147/252 + 72/252 = 147 + 72/252 = 219/252 - 219/252 simplified gives 73/84
- So, 7/12 + 18/63 = 73/84
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