Add 25/10 and 48/63, Solve 2 5/10 + 48/63 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 48/63

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 48/63

25/10 + 48/63 is 137/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
25/10 = 25 × 63/10 × 63 = 1575/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
48/63 = 48 × 10/63 × 10 = 480/630
Add the two like fractions:
1575/630 + 480/630 = 1575 + 480/630 = 2055/630
2055/630 simplified gives 137/42
So, 25/10 + 48/63 = 137/42
In mixed form: 311/42

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