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Add 50/63 and 20/72

50/63 + 20/72 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    20/72 = 20 × 7/72 × 7 = 140/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/504 + 140/504 = 400 + 140/504 = 540/504
  5. 540/504 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 50/63 + 20/72 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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