Add 63/12 and 8/35, Solve 5 3/12 + 8/35 as a fraction

Add 63/12 and 8/35

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 8/35

63/12 + 8/35 is 767/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
63/12 = 63 × 35/12 × 35 = 2205/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
Add the two like fractions:
2205/420 + 96/420 = 2205 + 96/420 = 2301/420
2301/420 simplified gives 767/140
So, 63/12 + 8/35 = 767/140
In mixed form: 567/140

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