Add 12/63 and 48/50
12/63 + 48/50 is 604/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
48/50 = 48 × 63/50 × 63 = 3024/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/3150 + 3024/3150 = 600 + 3024/3150 = 3624/3150 - 3624/3150 simplified gives 604/525
- So, 12/63 + 48/50 = 604/525
In mixed form: 179/525
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