Add 50/63 and 7/21
50/63 + 7/21 is 71/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
50/63 = 50 × 1/63 × 1 = 50/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
7/21 = 7 × 3/21 × 3 = 21/63 - Add the two like fractions:
50/63 + 21/63 = 50 + 21/63 = 71/63 - So, 50/63 + 7/21 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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