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Add 63/25 and 84/35

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 2 14/35

63/25 + 84/35 is 123/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    63/25 = 63 × 7/25 × 7 = 441/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    84/35 = 84 × 5/35 × 5 = 420/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/175 + 420/175 = 441 + 420/175 = 861/175
  5. 861/175 simplified gives 123/25
  6. So, 63/25 + 84/35 = 123/25
    In mixed form: 423/25

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