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Add 25/32 and 7/63

25/32 + 7/63 is 257/288.

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,
    7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2016 + 224/2016 = 1575 + 224/2016 = 1799/2016
  5. 1799/2016 simplified gives 257/288
  6. So, 25/32 + 7/63 = 257/288

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