Add 63/12 and 6/81, Solve 5 3/12 + 6/81 as a fraction

Add 63/12 and 6/81

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/81

63/12 + 6/81 is 575/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
63/12 = 63 × 27/12 × 27 = 1701/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
Add the two like fractions:
1701/324 + 24/324 = 1701 + 24/324 = 1725/324
1725/324 simplified gives 575/108
So, 63/12 + 6/81 = 575/108
In mixed form: 535/108

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