Add 15/50 and 60/63
15/50 + 60/63 is 263/210.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 50/63 × 50 = 3000/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
945/3150 + 3000/3150 = 945 + 3000/3150 = 3945/3150 - 3945/3150 simplified gives 263/210
- So, 15/50 + 60/63 = 263/210
In mixed form: 153/210
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