Add 10/50 and 42/63
10/50 + 42/63 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
10/50 = 10 × 63/50 × 63 = 630/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
42/63 = 42 × 50/63 × 50 = 2100/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
630/3150 + 2100/3150 = 630 + 2100/3150 = 2730/3150 - 2730/3150 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 10/50 + 42/63 = 13/15
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