Add 15/50 and 21/63
15/50 + 21/63 is 19/30.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 63/50 × 63 = 945/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
21/63 = 21 × 50/63 × 50 = 1050/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
945/3150 + 1050/3150 = 945 + 1050/3150 = 1995/3150 - 1995/3150 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 15/50 + 21/63 = 19/30
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