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Add 63/21 and 7/25

1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 7/25

63/21 + 7/25 is 82/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    63/21 = 63 × 25/21 × 25 = 1575/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    7/25 = 7 × 21/25 × 21 = 147/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/525 + 147/525 = 1575 + 147/525 = 1722/525
  5. 1722/525 simplified gives 82/25
  6. So, 63/21 + 7/25 = 82/25
    In mixed form: 37/25

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