Add 50/63 and 18/28
50/63 + 18/28 is 181/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
200/252 + 162/252 = 200 + 162/252 = 362/252 - 362/252 simplified gives 181/126
- So, 50/63 + 18/28 = 181/126
In mixed form: 155/126
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