Add 5/25 and 8/63
5/25 + 8/63 is 103/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/25 = 5 × 63/25 × 63 = 315/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
8/63 = 8 × 25/63 × 25 = 200/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1575 + 200/1575 = 315 + 200/1575 = 515/1575 - 515/1575 simplified gives 103/315
- So, 5/25 + 8/63 = 103/315
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