Add 28/50 and 35/63
28/50 + 35/63 is 251/225.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 63/50 × 63 = 1764/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
35/63 = 35 × 50/63 × 50 = 1750/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/3150 + 1750/3150 = 1764 + 1750/3150 = 3514/3150 - 3514/3150 simplified gives 251/225
- So, 28/50 + 35/63 = 251/225
In mixed form: 126/225
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