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Add 45/25 and 7/63

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 7/63

45/25 + 7/63 is 86/45.

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,
    45/25 = 45 × 63/25 × 63 = 2835/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    7/63 = 7 × 25/63 × 25 = 175/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1575 + 175/1575 = 2835 + 175/1575 = 3010/1575
  5. 3010/1575 simplified gives 86/45
  6. So, 45/25 + 7/63 = 86/45
    In mixed form: 141/45

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