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Add 25/32 and 49/63

25/32 + 49/63 is 449/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    25/32 = 25 × 63/32 × 63 = 1575/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2016 + 1568/2016 = 1575 + 1568/2016 = 3143/2016
  5. 3143/2016 simplified gives 449/288
  6. So, 25/32 + 49/63 = 449/288
    In mixed form: 1161/288

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