Add 63/28 and 50/75
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 50/75
63/28 + 50/75 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
63/28 = 63 × 75/28 × 75 = 4725/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
4725/2100 + 1400/2100 = 4725 + 1400/2100 = 6125/2100 - 6125/2100 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 63/28 + 50/75 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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