Add 7/12 and 54/63, Solve 7/12 + 54/63 as a fraction

Add 7/12 and 54/63

7/12 + 54/63 is 121/84.

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,
54/63 = 54 × 4/63 × 4 = 216/252
Add the two like fractions:
147/252 + 216/252 = 147 + 216/252 = 363/252
363/252 simplified gives 121/84
So, 7/12 + 54/63 = 121/84
In mixed form: 137/84

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