Add 15/50 and 56/63
15/50 + 56/63 is 107/90.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
945/3150 + 2800/3150 = 945 + 2800/3150 = 3745/3150 - 3745/3150 simplified gives 107/90
- So, 15/50 + 56/63 = 107/90
In mixed form: 117/90
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