Add 14/50 and 42/63
14/50 + 42/63 is 71/75.
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,
14/50 = 14 × 63/50 × 63 = 882/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
42/63 = 42 × 50/63 × 50 = 2100/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
882/3150 + 2100/3150 = 882 + 2100/3150 = 2982/3150 - 2982/3150 simplified gives 71/75
- So, 14/50 + 42/63 = 71/75
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