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Add 63/14 and 56/25

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 2 6/25

63/14 + 56/25 is 337/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    63/14 = 63 × 25/14 × 25 = 1575/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    56/25 = 56 × 14/25 × 14 = 784/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/350 + 784/350 = 1575 + 784/350 = 2359/350
  5. 2359/350 simplified gives 337/50
  6. So, 63/14 + 56/25 = 337/50
    In mixed form: 637/50

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