Add 48/50 and 25/63
48/50 + 25/63 is 2137/1575.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 63/50 × 63 = 3024/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
25/63 = 25 × 50/63 × 50 = 1250/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/3150 + 1250/3150 = 3024 + 1250/3150 = 4274/3150 - 4274/3150 simplified gives 2137/1575
- So, 48/50 + 25/63 = 2137/1575
In mixed form: 1562/1575
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