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Add 24/63 and 27/50

24/63 + 27/50 is 967/1050.

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,
    24/63 = 24 × 50/63 × 50 = 1200/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    27/50 = 27 × 63/50 × 63 = 1701/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/3150 + 1701/3150 = 1200 + 1701/3150 = 2901/3150
  5. 2901/3150 simplified gives 967/1050
  6. So, 24/63 + 27/50 = 967/1050

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