Add 40/50 and 50/63
40/50 + 50/63 is 502/315.
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,
50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/3150 + 2500/3150 = 2520 + 2500/3150 = 5020/3150 - 5020/3150 simplified gives 502/315
- So, 40/50 + 50/63 = 502/315
In mixed form: 1187/315
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