Add 40/50 and 5/63
40/50 + 5/63 is 277/315.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 63/50 × 63 = 2520/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/3150 + 250/3150 = 2520 + 250/3150 = 2770/3150 - 2770/3150 simplified gives 277/315
- So, 40/50 + 5/63 = 277/315
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