Add 60/12 and 5/63, Solve 5 0/12 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 60/12 and 5/63

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 5/63

60/12 + 5/63 is 320/63.

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,
60/12 = 60 × 21/12 × 21 = 1260/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
Add the two like fractions:
1260/252 + 20/252 = 1260 + 20/252 = 1280/252
1280/252 simplified gives 320/63
So, 60/12 + 5/63 = 320/63
In mixed form: 55/63

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