Add 50/63 and 28/49
50/63 + 28/49 is 86/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
50/63 = 50 × 7/63 × 7 = 350/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
28/49 = 28 × 9/49 × 9 = 252/441 - Add the two like fractions:
350/441 + 252/441 = 350 + 252/441 = 602/441 - 602/441 simplified gives 86/63
- So, 50/63 + 28/49 = 86/63
In mixed form: 123/63
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