Add 63/8 and 12/75
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 12/75
63/8 + 12/75 is 1607/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
63/8 = 63 × 75/8 × 75 = 4725/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600 - Add the two like fractions:
4725/600 + 96/600 = 4725 + 96/600 = 4821/600 - 4821/600 simplified gives 1607/200
- So, 63/8 + 12/75 = 1607/200
In mixed form: 87/200
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