Add 18/72 and 50/63
18/72 + 50/63 is 263/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
18/72 = 18 × 7/72 × 7 = 126/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504 - Add the two like fractions:
126/504 + 400/504 = 126 + 400/504 = 526/504 - 526/504 simplified gives 263/252
- So, 18/72 + 50/63 = 263/252
In mixed form: 111/252
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