Add 50/28 and 2/63
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2/63
50/28 + 2/63 is 229/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
50/28 = 50 × 9/28 × 9 = 450/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Add the two like fractions:
450/252 + 8/252 = 450 + 8/252 = 458/252 - 458/252 simplified gives 229/126
- So, 50/28 + 2/63 = 229/126
In mixed form: 1103/126
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