Add 25/4 and 5/63, Solve 6 1/4 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 25/4 and 5/63

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 5/63

25/4 + 5/63 is 1595/252.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
25/4 = 25 × 63/4 × 63 = 1575/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
Add the two like fractions:
1575/252 + 20/252 = 1575 + 20/252 = 1595/252
So, 25/4 + 5/63 = 1595/252
In mixed form: 683/252

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