Add 50/63 and 4/72
50/63 + 4/72 is 107/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Add the two like fractions:
400/504 + 28/504 = 400 + 28/504 = 428/504 - 428/504 simplified gives 107/126
- So, 50/63 + 4/72 = 107/126
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/63+8/72 50/63+12/72 50/63+20/72 50/63+28/72