Add 50/2 and 45/63
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 45/63
50/2 + 45/63 is 180/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
50/2 = 50 × 63/2 × 63 = 3150/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/126 + 90/126 = 3150 + 90/126 = 3240/126 - 3240/126 simplified gives 180/7
- So, 50/2 + 45/63 = 180/7
In mixed form: 255/7
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