Add 50/63 and 56/64
50/63 + 56/64 is 841/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
50/63 = 50 × 64/63 × 64 = 3200/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
56/64 = 56 × 63/64 × 63 = 3528/4032 - Add the two like fractions:
3200/4032 + 3528/4032 = 3200 + 3528/4032 = 6728/4032 - 6728/4032 simplified gives 841/504
- So, 50/63 + 56/64 = 841/504
In mixed form: 1337/504
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