Add 50/63 and 60/27
1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 2 6/27
50/63 + 60/27 is 190/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
50/63 = 50 × 3/63 × 3 = 150/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
60/27 = 60 × 7/27 × 7 = 420/189 - Add the two like fractions:
150/189 + 420/189 = 150 + 420/189 = 570/189 - 570/189 simplified gives 190/63
- So, 50/63 + 60/27 = 190/63
In mixed form: 31/63
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