Add 40/63 and 10/50
40/63 + 10/50 is 263/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
40/63 = 40 × 50/63 × 50 = 2000/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
10/50 = 10 × 63/50 × 63 = 630/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/3150 + 630/3150 = 2000 + 630/3150 = 2630/3150 - 2630/3150 simplified gives 263/315
- So, 40/63 + 10/50 = 263/315
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