Add 50/63 and 40/45
50/63 + 40/45 is 106/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 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 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
250/315 + 280/315 = 250 + 280/315 = 530/315 - 530/315 simplified gives 106/63
- So, 50/63 + 40/45 = 106/63
In mixed form: 143/63
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