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Add 12/6 and 63/25

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 2 13/25

12/6 + 63/25 is 113/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/150 + 378/150 = 300 + 378/150 = 678/150
  5. 678/150 simplified gives 113/25
  6. So, 12/6 + 63/25 = 113/25
    In mixed form: 413/25

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