Add 50/4 and 3/63
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3/63
50/4 + 3/63 is 527/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
50/4 = 50 × 63/4 × 63 = 3150/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/252 + 12/252 = 3150 + 12/252 = 3162/252 - 3162/252 simplified gives 527/42
- So, 50/4 + 3/63 = 527/42
In mixed form: 1223/42
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