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Add 4/63 and 25/18

1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 1 7/18

4/63 + 25/18 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    4/63 = 4 × 2/63 × 2 = 8/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/126 + 175/126 = 8 + 175/126 = 183/126
  5. 183/126 simplified gives 61/42
  6. So, 4/63 + 25/18 = 61/42
    In mixed form: 119/42

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