Add 63/5 and 5/12
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 5/12
63/5 + 5/12 is 781/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
63/5 = 63 × 12/5 × 12 = 756/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
756/60 + 25/60 = 756 + 25/60 = 781/60 - So, 63/5 + 5/12 = 781/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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