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Add 63/25 and 70/28

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 2 14/28

63/25 + 70/28 is 251/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    63/25 = 63 × 28/25 × 28 = 1764/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/700 + 1750/700 = 1764 + 1750/700 = 3514/700
  5. 3514/700 simplified gives 251/50
  6. So, 63/25 + 70/28 = 251/50
    In mixed form: 51/50

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