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Add 70/25 and 2/63

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2/63

70/25 + 2/63 is 892/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    70/25 = 70 × 63/25 × 63 = 4410/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    2/63 = 2 × 25/63 × 25 = 50/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1575 + 50/1575 = 4410 + 50/1575 = 4460/1575
  5. 4460/1575 simplified gives 892/315
  6. So, 70/25 + 2/63 = 892/315
    In mixed form: 2262/315

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