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Add 3/63 and 50/5

1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 10 0/5

3/63 + 50/5 is 211/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    50/5 = 50 × 63/5 × 63 = 3150/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/315 + 3150/315 = 15 + 3150/315 = 3165/315
  5. 3165/315 simplified gives 211/21
  6. So, 3/63 + 50/5 = 211/21
    In mixed form: 101/21

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