Add 45/5 and 50/63
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 50/63
45/5 + 50/63 is 617/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
45/5 = 45 × 63/5 × 63 = 2835/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/315 + 250/315 = 2835 + 250/315 = 3085/315 - 3085/315 simplified gives 617/63
- So, 45/5 + 50/63 = 617/63
In mixed form: 950/63
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