Add 50/63 and 8/9
50/63 + 8/9 is 106/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 9 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 9 × 7 = 63,
8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63 - Add the two like fractions:
50/63 + 56/63 = 50 + 56/63 = 106/63 - So, 50/63 + 8/9 = 106/63
In mixed form: 143/63
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