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Add 63/50 and 25/12

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 2 1/12

63/50 + 25/12 is 1003/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    63/50 = 63 × 6/50 × 6 = 378/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/300 + 625/300 = 378 + 625/300 = 1003/300
  5. So, 63/50 + 25/12 = 1003/300
    In mixed form: 3103/300

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