Add 42/50 and 36/63
42/50 + 36/63 is 247/175.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 50/63 × 50 = 1800/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/3150 + 1800/3150 = 2646 + 1800/3150 = 4446/3150 - 4446/3150 simplified gives 247/175
- So, 42/50 + 36/63 = 247/175
In mixed form: 172/175
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