Add 8/63 and 12/18
8/63 + 12/18 is 50/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
16/126 + 84/126 = 16 + 84/126 = 100/126 - 100/126 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 8/63 + 12/18 = 50/63
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