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Add 36/63 and 6/50

36/63 + 6/50 is 121/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    36/63 = 36 × 50/63 × 50 = 1800/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/3150 + 378/3150 = 1800 + 378/3150 = 2178/3150
  5. 2178/3150 simplified gives 121/175
  6. So, 36/63 + 6/50 = 121/175

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