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Add 25/18 and 10/63

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 10/63

25/18 + 10/63 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/126 + 20/126 = 175 + 20/126 = 195/126
  5. 195/126 simplified gives 65/42
  6. So, 25/18 + 10/63 = 65/42
    In mixed form: 123/42

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