Add 14/2 and 50/63
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 50/63
14/2 + 50/63 is 491/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
14/2 = 14 × 63/2 × 63 = 882/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126 - Add the two like fractions:
882/126 + 100/126 = 882 + 100/126 = 982/126 - 982/126 simplified gives 491/63
- So, 14/2 + 50/63 = 491/63
In mixed form: 750/63
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