Add 5/63 and 40/50
5/63 + 40/50 is 277/315.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
40/50 = 40 × 63/50 × 63 = 2520/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/3150 + 2520/3150 = 250 + 2520/3150 = 2770/3150 - 2770/3150 simplified gives 277/315
- So, 5/63 + 40/50 = 277/315
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