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Add 15/25 and 2/63

15/25 + 2/63 is 199/315.

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,
    15/25 = 15 × 63/25 × 63 = 945/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    2/63 = 2 × 25/63 × 25 = 50/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1575 + 50/1575 = 945 + 50/1575 = 995/1575
  5. 995/1575 simplified gives 199/315
  6. So, 15/25 + 2/63 = 199/315

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