Add 5/15 and 50/63
5/15 + 50/63 is 71/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
5/15 = 5 × 21/15 × 21 = 105/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Add the two like fractions:
105/315 + 250/315 = 105 + 250/315 = 355/315 - 355/315 simplified gives 71/63
- So, 5/15 + 50/63 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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