Add 12/28 and 50/63
12/28 + 50/63 is 11/9.
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,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 200/252 = 108 + 200/252 = 308/252 - 308/252 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 12/28 + 50/63 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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