Add 50/63 and 20/70
50/63 + 20/70 is 68/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
500/630 + 180/630 = 500 + 180/630 = 680/630 - 680/630 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 50/63 + 20/70 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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