Add 50/5 and 35/63
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 35/63
50/5 + 35/63 is 95/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
50/5 = 50 × 63/5 × 63 = 3150/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
35/63 = 35 × 5/63 × 5 = 175/315 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/315 + 175/315 = 3150 + 175/315 = 3325/315 - 3325/315 simplified gives 95/9
- So, 50/5 + 35/63 = 95/9
In mixed form: 105/9
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