Add 25/50 and 48/63
25/50 + 48/63 is 53/42.
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,
48/63 = 48 × 50/63 × 50 = 2400/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/3150 + 2400/3150 = 1575 + 2400/3150 = 3975/3150 - 3975/3150 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 25/50 + 48/63 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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