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Add 12/6 and 25/63

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 25/63

12/6 + 25/63 is 151/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    12/6 = 12 × 21/6 × 21 = 252/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/126 + 50/126 = 252 + 50/126 = 302/126
  5. 302/126 simplified gives 151/63
  6. So, 12/6 + 25/63 = 151/63
    In mixed form: 225/63

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