Add 40/63 and 48/50
40/63 + 48/50 is 2512/1575.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 63/50 × 63 = 3024/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/3150 + 3024/3150 = 2000 + 3024/3150 = 5024/3150 - 5024/3150 simplified gives 2512/1575
- So, 40/63 + 48/50 = 2512/1575
In mixed form: 1937/1575
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