Add 30/50 and 40/63
30/50 + 40/63 is 389/315.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 63/50 × 63 = 1890/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
40/63 = 40 × 50/63 × 50 = 2000/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/3150 + 2000/3150 = 1890 + 2000/3150 = 3890/3150 - 3890/3150 simplified gives 389/315
- So, 30/50 + 40/63 = 389/315
In mixed form: 174/315
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