Add 90/12 and 24/63, Solve 7 6/12 + 24/63 as a fraction

Add 90/12 and 24/63

1^st number: 7 6/12, 2^nd number: 24/63

90/12 + 24/63 is 331/42.

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,
90/12 = 90 × 21/12 × 21 = 1890/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
Add the two like fractions:
1890/252 + 96/252 = 1890 + 96/252 = 1986/252
1986/252 simplified gives 331/42
So, 90/12 + 24/63 = 331/42
In mixed form: 737/42

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