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Add 32/63 and 25/15

1st number: 32/63, 2nd number: 1 10/15

32/63 + 25/15 is 137/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 15 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    25/15 = 25 × 21/15 × 21 = 525/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/315 + 525/315 = 160 + 525/315 = 685/315
  5. 685/315 simplified gives 137/63
  6. So, 32/63 + 25/15 = 137/63
    In mixed form: 211/63

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