Add 50/63 and 27/35
50/63 + 27/35 is 493/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
27/35 = 27 × 9/35 × 9 = 243/315 - Add the two like fractions:
250/315 + 243/315 = 250 + 243/315 = 493/315 - So, 50/63 + 27/35 = 493/315
In mixed form: 1178/315
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