Add 63/25 and 42/9
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 4 6/9
63/25 + 42/9 is 539/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
63/25 = 63 × 9/25 × 9 = 567/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Add the two like fractions:
567/225 + 1050/225 = 567 + 1050/225 = 1617/225 - 1617/225 simplified gives 539/75
- So, 63/25 + 42/9 = 539/75
In mixed form: 714/75
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