Add 56/63 and 18/50
56/63 + 18/50 is 281/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
18/50 = 18 × 63/50 × 63 = 1134/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/3150 + 1134/3150 = 2800 + 1134/3150 = 3934/3150 - 3934/3150 simplified gives 281/225
- So, 56/63 + 18/50 = 281/225
In mixed form: 156/225
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