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Add 5/25 and 18/63

5/25 + 18/63 is 17/35.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 63/25 × 63 = 315/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    18/63 = 18 × 25/63 × 25 = 450/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/1575 + 450/1575 = 315 + 450/1575 = 765/1575
  5. 765/1575 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 5/25 + 18/63 = 17/35

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