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Add 3/63 and 50/7

1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 7 1/7

3/63 + 50/7 is 151/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    3/63 = 3 × 1/63 × 1 = 3/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    50/7 = 50 × 9/7 × 9 = 450/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/63 + 450/63 = 3 + 450/63 = 453/63
  5. 453/63 simplified gives 151/21
  6. So, 3/63 + 50/7 = 151/21
    In mixed form: 74/21

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