Add 63/4 and 25/35, Solve 15 3/4 + 25/35 as a fraction

Add 63/4 and 25/35

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 25/35

63/4 + 25/35 is 461/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
63/4 = 63 × 35/4 × 35 = 2205/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140
Add the two like fractions:
2205/140 + 100/140 = 2205 + 100/140 = 2305/140
2305/140 simplified gives 461/28
So, 63/4 + 25/35 = 461/28
In mixed form: 1613/28

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