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Add 63/6 and 72/25

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 2 22/25

63/6 + 72/25 is 669/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    72/25 = 72 × 6/25 × 6 = 432/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/150 + 432/150 = 1575 + 432/150 = 2007/150
  5. 2007/150 simplified gives 669/50
  6. So, 63/6 + 72/25 = 669/50
    In mixed form: 1319/50

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