Add 63/14 and 50/72
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 50/72
63/14 + 50/72 is 187/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
63/14 = 63 × 36/14 × 36 = 2268/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/504 + 350/504 = 2268 + 350/504 = 2618/504 - 2618/504 simplified gives 187/36
- So, 63/14 + 50/72 = 187/36
In mixed form: 57/36
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