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Add 63/25 and 4/12

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 4/12

63/25 + 4/12 is 214/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    63/25 = 63 × 12/25 × 12 = 756/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/300 + 100/300 = 756 + 100/300 = 856/300
  5. 856/300 simplified gives 214/75
  6. So, 63/25 + 4/12 = 214/75
    In mixed form: 264/75

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