Add 50/63 and 49/72
50/63 + 49/72 is 743/504.
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,
49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504 - Add the two like fractions:
400/504 + 343/504 = 400 + 343/504 = 743/504 - So, 50/63 + 49/72 = 743/504
In mixed form: 1239/504
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