Add 63/75 and 5/12
63/75 + 5/12 is 377/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
252/300 + 125/300 = 252 + 125/300 = 377/300 - So, 63/75 + 5/12 = 377/300
In mixed form: 177/300
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