Add 18/63 and 18/25, Solve 18/63 + 18/25 as a fraction

Add 18/63 and 18/25

18/63 + 18/25 is 176/175.

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,
18/63 = 18 × 25/63 × 25 = 450/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
18/25 = 18 × 63/25 × 63 = 1134/1575
Add the two like fractions:
450/1575 + 1134/1575 = 450 + 1134/1575 = 1584/1575
1584/1575 simplified gives 176/175
So, 18/63 + 18/25 = 176/175
In mixed form: 11/175

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