Add 42/50 and 8/63
42/50 + 8/63 is 1523/1575.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/3150 + 400/3150 = 2646 + 400/3150 = 3046/3150 - 3046/3150 simplified gives 1523/1575
- So, 42/50 + 8/63 = 1523/1575
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