Add 14/63 and 42/50
14/63 + 42/50 is 239/225.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 50/63 × 50 = 700/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
42/50 = 42 × 63/50 × 63 = 2646/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
700/3150 + 2646/3150 = 700 + 2646/3150 = 3346/3150 - 3346/3150 simplified gives 239/225
- So, 14/63 + 42/50 = 239/225
In mixed form: 114/225
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