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Add 7/12 and 63/75

7/12 + 63/75 is 427/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/300 + 252/300 = 175 + 252/300 = 427/300
  5. So, 7/12 + 63/75 = 427/300
    In mixed form: 1127/300

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