Add 7/12 and 7/63
7/12 + 7/63 is 25/36.
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,
7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252 - Add the two like fractions:
147/252 + 28/252 = 147 + 28/252 = 175/252 - 175/252 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 7/12 + 7/63 = 25/36
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