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Add 21/63 and 35/50

21/63 + 35/50 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    21/63 = 21 × 50/63 × 50 = 1050/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    35/50 = 35 × 63/50 × 63 = 2205/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/3150 + 2205/3150 = 1050 + 2205/3150 = 3255/3150
  5. 3255/3150 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 21/63 + 35/50 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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