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Add 63/60 and 27/25

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 1 2/25

63/60 + 27/25 is 213/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    63/60 = 63 × 5/60 × 5 = 315/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/300 + 324/300 = 315 + 324/300 = 639/300
  5. 639/300 simplified gives 213/100
  6. So, 63/60 + 27/25 = 213/100
    In mixed form: 213/100

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