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

Add 63/5 and 8/12

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

63/5 + 8/12 is 199/15.

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,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
756/60 + 40/60 = 756 + 40/60 = 796/60
796/60 simplified gives 199/15
So, 63/5 + 8/12 = 199/15
In mixed form: 134/15

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