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Add 9/63 and 2/12

9/63 + 2/12 is 13/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/252 + 42/252 = 36 + 42/252 = 78/252
  5. 78/252 simplified gives 13/42
  6. So, 9/63 + 2/12 = 13/42

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