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Add 63/84 and 18/25

63/84 + 18/25 is 147/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    18/25 = 18 × 84/25 × 84 = 1512/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2100 + 1512/2100 = 1575 + 1512/2100 = 3087/2100
  5. 3087/2100 simplified gives 147/100
  6. So, 63/84 + 18/25 = 147/100
    In mixed form: 147/100

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