Add 5/63 and 75/50
1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 1 25/50
5/63 + 75/50 is 199/126.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 63/50 × 63 = 4725/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/3150 + 4725/3150 = 250 + 4725/3150 = 4975/3150 - 4975/3150 simplified gives 199/126
- So, 5/63 + 75/50 = 199/126
In mixed form: 173/126
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