Add 12/36 and 63/25, Solve 12/36 + 2 13/25 as a fraction

Add 12/36 and 63/25

1^st number: 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 13/25

12/36 + 63/25 is 214/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
63/25 = 63 × 36/25 × 36 = 2268/900
Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 2268/900 = 300 + 2268/900 = 2568/900
2568/900 simplified gives 214/75
So, 12/36 + 63/25 = 214/75
In mixed form: 264/75

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