Add 12/27 and 25/7, Solve 12/27 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 12/27 and 25/7

1^st number: 12/27, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

12/27 + 25/7 is 253/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
25/7 = 25 × 27/7 × 27 = 675/189
Add the two like fractions:
84/189 + 675/189 = 84 + 675/189 = 759/189
759/189 simplified gives 253/63
So, 12/27 + 25/7 = 253/63
In mixed form: 41/63

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