Add 63/15 and 27/50
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 27/50
63/15 + 27/50 is 237/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
63/15 = 63 × 10/15 × 10 = 630/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Add the two like fractions:
630/150 + 81/150 = 630 + 81/150 = 711/150 - 711/150 simplified gives 237/50
- So, 63/15 + 27/50 = 237/50
In mixed form: 437/50
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