Add 25/8 and 20/63
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 20/63
25/8 + 20/63 is 1735/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
25/8 = 25 × 63/8 × 63 = 1575/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
20/63 = 20 × 8/63 × 8 = 160/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/504 + 160/504 = 1575 + 160/504 = 1735/504 - So, 25/8 + 20/63 = 1735/504
In mixed form: 3223/504
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