Add 7/63 and 4/12
7/63 + 4/12 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
7/63 = 7 × 4/63 × 4 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
4/12 = 4 × 21/12 × 21 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 84/252 = 28 + 84/252 = 112/252 - 112/252 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 7/63 + 4/12 = 4/9
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