Add 63/14 and 12/50
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 12/50
63/14 + 12/50 is 237/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
63/14 = 63 × 25/14 × 25 = 1575/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/350 + 84/350 = 1575 + 84/350 = 1659/350 - 1659/350 simplified gives 237/50
- So, 63/14 + 12/50 = 237/50
In mixed form: 437/50
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