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Add 25/4 and 45/63

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 45/63

25/4 + 45/63 is 195/28.

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,
    45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/252 + 180/252 = 1575 + 180/252 = 1755/252
  5. 1755/252 simplified gives 195/28
  6. So, 25/4 + 45/63 = 195/28
    In mixed form: 627/28

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