Add 56/63 and 45/50
56/63 + 45/50 is 161/90.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 63/50 × 63 = 2835/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/3150 + 2835/3150 = 2800 + 2835/3150 = 5635/3150 - 5635/3150 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 56/63 + 45/50 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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