Add 96/12 and 6/63, Solve 8 0/12 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 96/12 and 6/63

1^st number: 8 0/12, 2^nd number: 6/63

96/12 + 6/63 is 170/21.

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,
96/12 = 96 × 21/12 × 21 = 2016/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252
Add the two like fractions:
2016/252 + 24/252 = 2016 + 24/252 = 2040/252
2040/252 simplified gives 170/21
So, 96/12 + 6/63 = 170/21
In mixed form: 82/21

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