Add 72/63 and 6/25, Solve 1 9/63 + 6/25 as a fraction

Add 72/63 and 6/25

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 6/25

72/63 + 6/25 is 242/175.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
72/63 = 72 × 25/63 × 25 = 1800/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
6/25 = 6 × 63/25 × 63 = 378/1575
Add the two like fractions:
1800/1575 + 378/1575 = 1800 + 378/1575 = 2178/1575
2178/1575 simplified gives 242/175
So, 72/63 + 6/25 = 242/175
In mixed form: 167/175

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