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Add 84/63 and 49/25

1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 1 24/25

84/63 + 49/25 is 247/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    84/63 = 84 × 25/63 × 25 = 2100/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    49/25 = 49 × 63/25 × 63 = 3087/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1575 + 3087/1575 = 2100 + 3087/1575 = 5187/1575
  5. 5187/1575 simplified gives 247/75
  6. So, 84/63 + 49/25 = 247/75
    In mixed form: 322/75

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