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Add 63/25 and 75/45

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 1 30/45

63/25 + 75/45 is 314/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    63/25 = 63 × 9/25 × 9 = 567/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    75/45 = 75 × 5/45 × 5 = 375/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/225 + 375/225 = 567 + 375/225 = 942/225
  5. 942/225 simplified gives 314/75
  6. So, 63/25 + 75/45 = 314/75
    In mixed form: 414/75

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