Add 42/50 and 12/63
42/50 + 12/63 is 541/525.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 63/50 × 63 = 2646/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/3150 + 600/3150 = 2646 + 600/3150 = 3246/3150 - 3246/3150 simplified gives 541/525
- So, 42/50 + 12/63 = 541/525
In mixed form: 116/525
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