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Add 50/35 and 25/63

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 25/63

50/35 + 25/63 is 115/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    25/63 = 25 × 5/63 × 5 = 125/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/315 + 125/315 = 450 + 125/315 = 575/315
  5. 575/315 simplified gives 115/63
  6. So, 50/35 + 25/63 = 115/63
    In mixed form: 152/63

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