Add 35/63 and 40/50
35/63 + 40/50 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
35/63 = 35 × 50/63 × 50 = 1750/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
40/50 = 40 × 63/50 × 63 = 2520/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/3150 + 2520/3150 = 1750 + 2520/3150 = 4270/3150 - 4270/3150 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 35/63 + 40/50 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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