Add 50/56 and 30/63
50/56 + 30/63 is 115/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504 - Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 240/504 = 450 + 240/504 = 690/504 - 690/504 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 50/56 + 30/63 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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