Add 50/63 and 56/75
50/63 + 56/75 is 2426/1575.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
50/63 = 50 × 25/63 × 25 = 1250/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
56/75 = 56 × 21/75 × 21 = 1176/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1575 + 1176/1575 = 1250 + 1176/1575 = 2426/1575 - So, 50/63 + 56/75 = 2426/1575
In mixed form: 1851/1575
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