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Add 2/25 and 63/7

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 9 0/7

2/25 + 63/7 is 227/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    2/25 = 2 × 7/25 × 7 = 14/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    63/7 = 63 × 25/7 × 25 = 1575/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/175 + 1575/175 = 14 + 1575/175 = 1589/175
  5. 1589/175 simplified gives 227/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 63/7 = 227/25
    In mixed form: 92/25

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