Add 7/5 and 25/63, Solve 1 2/5 + 25/63 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 25/63

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 25/63

7/5 + 25/63 is 566/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
7/5 = 7 × 63/5 × 63 = 441/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
25/63 = 25 × 5/63 × 5 = 125/315
Add the two like fractions:
441/315 + 125/315 = 441 + 125/315 = 566/315
So, 7/5 + 25/63 = 566/315
In mixed form: 1251/315

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