Add 50/72 and 30/63
50/72 + 30/63 is 295/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 240/504 = 350 + 240/504 = 590/504 - 590/504 simplified gives 295/252
- So, 50/72 + 30/63 = 295/252
In mixed form: 143/252
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