Add 8/12 and 42/63
8/12 + 42/63 is 4/3.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 21/12 × 21 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 168/252 = 168 + 168/252 = 336/252 - 336/252 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 8/12 + 42/63 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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