Add 63/75 and 12/20
63/75 + 12/20 is 36/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
252/300 + 180/300 = 252 + 180/300 = 432/300 - 432/300 simplified gives 36/25
- So, 63/75 + 12/20 = 36/25
In mixed form: 111/25
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