Add 12/35 and 50/63
12/35 + 50/63 is 358/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Add the two like fractions:
108/315 + 250/315 = 108 + 250/315 = 358/315 - So, 12/35 + 50/63 = 358/315
In mixed form: 143/315
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