Add 25/8 and 3/63, Solve 3 1/8 + 3/63 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 3/63

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 3/63

25/8 + 3/63 is 533/168.

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,
3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
Add the two like fractions:
1575/504 + 24/504 = 1575 + 24/504 = 1599/504
1599/504 simplified gives 533/168
So, 25/8 + 3/63 = 533/168
In mixed form: 329/168

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