Add 42/63 and 30/50
42/63 + 30/50 is 19/15.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 50/63 × 50 = 2100/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
30/50 = 30 × 63/50 × 63 = 1890/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/3150 + 1890/3150 = 2100 + 1890/3150 = 3990/3150 - 3990/3150 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 42/63 + 30/50 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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