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Add 35/63 and 20/25

35/63 + 20/25 is 61/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    35/63 = 35 × 25/63 × 25 = 875/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    20/25 = 20 × 63/25 × 63 = 1260/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/1575 + 1260/1575 = 875 + 1260/1575 = 2135/1575
  5. 2135/1575 simplified gives 61/45
  6. So, 35/63 + 20/25 = 61/45
    In mixed form: 116/45

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