Add 12/50 and 56/63
12/50 + 56/63 is 254/225.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 63/50 × 63 = 756/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
756/3150 + 2800/3150 = 756 + 2800/3150 = 3556/3150 - 3556/3150 simplified gives 254/225
- So, 12/50 + 56/63 = 254/225
In mixed form: 129/225
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