Add 12/50 and 6/63
12/50 + 6/63 is 176/525.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 50/63 × 50 = 300/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
756/3150 + 300/3150 = 756 + 300/3150 = 1056/3150 - 1056/3150 simplified gives 176/525
- So, 12/50 + 6/63 = 176/525
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