Add 35/84 and 50/63
35/84 + 50/63 is 305/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
35/84 = 35 × 3/84 × 3 = 105/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Add the two like fractions:
105/252 + 200/252 = 105 + 200/252 = 305/252 - So, 35/84 + 50/63 = 305/252
In mixed form: 153/252
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