Add 63/21 and 35/50
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 35/50
63/21 + 35/50 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
63/21 = 63 × 50/21 × 50 = 3150/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
35/50 = 35 × 21/50 × 21 = 735/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1050 + 735/1050 = 3150 + 735/1050 = 3885/1050 - 3885/1050 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 63/21 + 35/50 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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