Add 6/63 and 50/4
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 12 2/4
6/63 + 50/4 is 529/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
50/4 = 50 × 63/4 × 63 = 3150/252 - Add the two like fractions:
24/252 + 3150/252 = 24 + 3150/252 = 3174/252 - 3174/252 simplified gives 529/42
- So, 6/63 + 50/4 = 529/42
In mixed form: 1225/42
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