Add 42/63 and 9/50
42/63 + 9/50 is 127/150.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 63/50 × 63 = 567/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/3150 + 567/3150 = 2100 + 567/3150 = 2667/3150 - 2667/3150 simplified gives 127/150
- So, 42/63 + 9/50 = 127/150
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