Add 21/63 and 4/50
21/63 + 4/50 is 31/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
21/63 = 21 × 50/63 × 50 = 1050/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
4/50 = 4 × 63/50 × 63 = 252/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/3150 + 252/3150 = 1050 + 252/3150 = 1302/3150 - 1302/3150 simplified gives 31/75
- So, 21/63 + 4/50 = 31/75
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