Add 48/50 and 14/63
48/50 + 14/63 is 266/225.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 63/50 × 63 = 3024/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
14/63 = 14 × 50/63 × 50 = 700/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/3150 + 700/3150 = 3024 + 700/3150 = 3724/3150 - 3724/3150 simplified gives 266/225
- So, 48/50 + 14/63 = 266/225
In mixed form: 141/225
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