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Add 63/60 and 14/25

1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 14/25

63/60 + 14/25 is 161/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    63/60 = 63 × 5/60 × 5 = 315/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    14/25 = 14 × 12/25 × 12 = 168/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/300 + 168/300 = 315 + 168/300 = 483/300
  5. 483/300 simplified gives 161/100
  6. So, 63/60 + 14/25 = 161/100
    In mixed form: 161/100

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