Add 8/63 and 27/12, Solve 8/63 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 8/63 and 27/12

1^st number: 8/63, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

8/63 + 27/12 is 599/252.

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,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
27/12 = 27 × 21/12 × 21 = 567/252
Add the two like fractions:
32/252 + 567/252 = 32 + 567/252 = 599/252
So, 8/63 + 27/12 = 599/252
In mixed form: 295/252

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