Add 50/96 and 7/63
50/96 + 7/63 is 91/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
50/96 = 50 × 21/96 × 21 = 1050/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2016 + 224/2016 = 1050 + 224/2016 = 1274/2016 - 1274/2016 simplified gives 91/144
- So, 50/96 + 7/63 = 91/144
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