Add 21/7 and 50/63
1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 50/63
21/7 + 50/63 is 239/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
21/7 = 21 × 9/7 × 9 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
50/63 = 50 × 1/63 × 1 = 50/63 - Add the two like fractions:
189/63 + 50/63 = 189 + 50/63 = 239/63 - So, 21/7 + 50/63 = 239/63
In mixed form: 350/63
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