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Add 50/10 and 25/63

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 25/63

50/10 + 25/63 is 340/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    50/10 = 50 × 63/10 × 63 = 3150/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    25/63 = 25 × 10/63 × 10 = 250/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/630 + 250/630 = 3150 + 250/630 = 3400/630
  5. 3400/630 simplified gives 340/63
  6. So, 50/10 + 25/63 = 340/63
    In mixed form: 525/63

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