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Add 8/12 and 36/63

8/12 + 36/63 is 26/21.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 21/12 × 21 = 168/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/252 + 144/252 = 168 + 144/252 = 312/252
  5. 312/252 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 8/12 + 36/63 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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