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Add 25/18 and 25/63

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 25/63

25/18 + 25/63 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/126 + 50/126 = 175 + 50/126 = 225/126
  5. 225/126 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 25/18 + 25/63 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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