Add 24/50 and 49/63
24/50 + 49/63 is 283/225.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 63/50 × 63 = 1512/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
49/63 = 49 × 50/63 × 50 = 2450/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/3150 + 2450/3150 = 1512 + 2450/3150 = 3962/3150 - 3962/3150 simplified gives 283/225
- So, 24/50 + 49/63 = 283/225
In mixed form: 158/225
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