Add 63/28 and 3/50
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 3/50
63/28 + 3/50 is 231/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
63/28 = 63 × 25/28 × 25 = 1575/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/700 + 42/700 = 1575 + 42/700 = 1617/700 - 1617/700 simplified gives 231/100
- So, 63/28 + 3/50 = 231/100
In mixed form: 231/100
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