Add 50/63 and 8/35
50/63 + 8/35 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315 - Add the two like fractions:
250/315 + 72/315 = 250 + 72/315 = 322/315 - 322/315 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 50/63 + 8/35 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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