Add 25/2 and 8/63, Solve 12 1/2 + 8/63 as a fraction

Add 25/2 and 8/63

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/63

25/2 + 8/63 is 1591/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
25/2 = 25 × 63/2 × 63 = 1575/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
8/63 = 8 × 2/63 × 2 = 16/126
Add the two like fractions:
1575/126 + 16/126 = 1575 + 16/126 = 1591/126
So, 25/2 + 8/63 = 1591/126
In mixed form: 1279/126

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