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Add 2/63 and 81/25

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 3 6/25

2/63 + 81/25 is 5153/1575.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    2/63 = 2 × 25/63 × 25 = 50/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    81/25 = 81 × 63/25 × 63 = 5103/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1575 + 5103/1575 = 50 + 5103/1575 = 5153/1575
  5. So, 2/63 + 81/25 = 5153/1575
    In mixed form: 3428/1575

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