Add 36/63 and 50/25, Solve 36/63 + 2 0/25 as a fraction

Add 36/63 and 50/25

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

36/63 + 50/25 is 18/7.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
36/63 = 36 × 25/63 × 25 = 900/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
50/25 = 50 × 63/25 × 63 = 3150/1575
Add the two like fractions:
900/1575 + 3150/1575 = 900 + 3150/1575 = 4050/1575
4050/1575 simplified gives 18/7
So, 36/63 + 50/25 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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