Add 9/12 and 49/63
9/12 + 49/63 is 55/36.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 4/63 × 4 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 196/252 = 189 + 196/252 = 385/252 - 385/252 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 9/12 + 49/63 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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