Add 9/12 and 42/63
9/12 + 42/63 is 17/12.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 21/12 × 21 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 168/252 = 189 + 168/252 = 357/252 - 357/252 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 9/12 + 42/63 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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