Add 36/50 and 7/63
36/50 + 7/63 is 187/225.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 63/50 × 63 = 2268/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
7/63 = 7 × 50/63 × 50 = 350/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/3150 + 350/3150 = 2268 + 350/3150 = 2618/3150 - 2618/3150 simplified gives 187/225
- So, 36/50 + 7/63 = 187/225
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