Add 25/12 and 15/63
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 15/63
25/12 + 15/63 is 65/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
25/12 = 25 × 21/12 × 21 = 525/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252 - Add the two like fractions:
525/252 + 60/252 = 525 + 60/252 = 585/252 - 585/252 simplified gives 65/28
- So, 25/12 + 15/63 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28
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