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Add 25/6 and 30/63

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 30/63

25/6 + 30/63 is 65/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    25/6 = 25 × 21/6 × 21 = 525/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/126 + 60/126 = 525 + 60/126 = 585/126
  5. 585/126 simplified gives 65/14
  6. So, 25/6 + 30/63 = 65/14
    In mixed form: 49/14

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