Add 63/5 and 60/63, Solve 12 3/5 + 60/63 as a fraction

Add 63/5 and 60/63

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 60/63

63/5 + 60/63 is 1423/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
63/5 = 63 × 63/5 × 63 = 3969/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315
Add the two like fractions:
3969/315 + 300/315 = 3969 + 300/315 = 4269/315
4269/315 simplified gives 1423/105
So, 63/5 + 60/63 = 1423/105
In mixed form: 1358/105

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