Add 50/35 and 50/63
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 50/63
50/35 + 50/63 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Add the two like fractions:
450/315 + 250/315 = 450 + 250/315 = 700/315 - 700/315 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 50/35 + 50/63 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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