Add 36/72 and 50/63
36/72 + 50/63 is 163/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
36/72 = 36 × 7/72 × 7 = 252/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504 - Add the two like fractions:
252/504 + 400/504 = 252 + 400/504 = 652/504 - 652/504 simplified gives 163/126
- So, 36/72 + 50/63 = 163/126
In mixed form: 137/126
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