Add 40/25 and 6/63, Solve 1 15/25 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 40/25 and 6/63

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 6/63

40/25 + 6/63 is 178/105.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
40/25 = 40 × 63/25 × 63 = 2520/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
6/63 = 6 × 25/63 × 25 = 150/1575
Add the two like fractions:
2520/1575 + 150/1575 = 2520 + 150/1575 = 2670/1575
2670/1575 simplified gives 178/105
So, 40/25 + 6/63 = 178/105
In mixed form: 173/105

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