Add 63/70 and 25/12, Solve 63/70 + 2 1/12 as a fraction

Add 63/70 and 25/12

1^st number: 63/70, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

63/70 + 25/12 is 179/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
63/70 = 63 × 6/70 × 6 = 378/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
25/12 = 25 × 35/12 × 35 = 875/420
Add the two like fractions:
378/420 + 875/420 = 378 + 875/420 = 1253/420
1253/420 simplified gives 179/60
So, 63/70 + 25/12 = 179/60
In mixed form: 259/60

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