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Add 25/4 and 15/63

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 15/63

25/4 + 15/63 is 545/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    25/4 = 25 × 63/4 × 63 = 1575/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/252 + 60/252 = 1575 + 60/252 = 1635/252
  5. 1635/252 simplified gives 545/84
  6. So, 25/4 + 15/63 = 545/84
    In mixed form: 641/84

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