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Add 60/25 and 3/63

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 3/63

60/25 + 3/63 is 257/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    60/25 = 60 × 63/25 × 63 = 3780/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    3/63 = 3 × 25/63 × 25 = 75/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/1575 + 75/1575 = 3780 + 75/1575 = 3855/1575
  5. 3855/1575 simplified gives 257/105
  6. So, 60/25 + 3/63 = 257/105
    In mixed form: 247/105

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