Add 6/50 and 56/63
6/50 + 56/63 is 227/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
378/3150 + 2800/3150 = 378 + 2800/3150 = 3178/3150 - 3178/3150 simplified gives 227/225
- So, 6/50 + 56/63 = 227/225
In mixed form: 12/225
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