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Add 54/25 and 14/63

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 14/63

54/25 + 14/63 is 536/225.

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,
    54/25 = 54 × 63/25 × 63 = 3402/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    14/63 = 14 × 25/63 × 25 = 350/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/1575 + 350/1575 = 3402 + 350/1575 = 3752/1575
  5. 3752/1575 simplified gives 536/225
  6. So, 54/25 + 14/63 = 536/225
    In mixed form: 286/225

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