Add 50/63 and 7/8
50/63 + 7/8 is 841/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 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 8 × 63 = 504,
7/8 = 7 × 63/8 × 63 = 441/504 - Add the two like fractions:
400/504 + 441/504 = 400 + 441/504 = 841/504 - So, 50/63 + 7/8 = 841/504
In mixed form: 1337/504
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