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Add 25/4 and 63/81

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 63/81

25/4 + 63/81 is 253/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    25/4 = 25 × 81/4 × 81 = 2025/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    63/81 = 63 × 4/81 × 4 = 252/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/324 + 252/324 = 2025 + 252/324 = 2277/324
  5. 2277/324 simplified gives 253/36
  6. So, 25/4 + 63/81 = 253/36
    In mixed form: 71/36

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