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Add 56/63 and 7/50

56/63 + 7/50 is 463/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    7/50 = 7 × 63/50 × 63 = 441/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/3150 + 441/3150 = 2800 + 441/3150 = 3241/3150
  5. 3241/3150 simplified gives 463/450
  6. So, 56/63 + 7/50 = 463/450
    In mixed form: 113/450

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