Add 25/50 and 45/63
25/50 + 45/63 is 17/14.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 63/50 × 63 = 1575/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
45/63 = 45 × 50/63 × 50 = 2250/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/3150 + 2250/3150 = 1575 + 2250/3150 = 3825/3150 - 3825/3150 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 25/50 + 45/63 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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