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Add 35/25 and 15/63

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 15/63

35/25 + 15/63 is 172/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    35/25 = 35 × 63/25 × 63 = 2205/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    15/63 = 15 × 25/63 × 25 = 375/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/1575 + 375/1575 = 2205 + 375/1575 = 2580/1575
  5. 2580/1575 simplified gives 172/105
  6. So, 35/25 + 15/63 = 172/105
    In mixed form: 167/105

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