Add 9/12 and 48/63
9/12 + 48/63 is 127/84.
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,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 192/252 = 189 + 192/252 = 381/252 - 381/252 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 9/12 + 48/63 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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