Add 15/63 and 7/25, Solve 15/63 + 7/25 as a fraction

Add 15/63 and 7/25

15/63 + 7/25 is 272/525.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
15/63 = 15 × 25/63 × 25 = 375/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
7/25 = 7 × 63/25 × 63 = 441/1575
Add the two like fractions:
375/1575 + 441/1575 = 375 + 441/1575 = 816/1575
816/1575 simplified gives 272/525
So, 15/63 + 7/25 = 272/525

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