Add 48/50 and 7/63
48/50 + 7/63 is 241/225.
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,
7/63 = 7 × 50/63 × 50 = 350/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/3150 + 350/3150 = 3024 + 350/3150 = 3374/3150 - 3374/3150 simplified gives 241/225
- So, 48/50 + 7/63 = 241/225
In mixed form: 116/225
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