Add 63/3 and 18/50
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 18/50
63/3 + 18/50 is 534/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
63/3 = 63 × 50/3 × 50 = 3150/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/150 + 54/150 = 3150 + 54/150 = 3204/150 - 3204/150 simplified gives 534/25
- So, 63/3 + 18/50 = 534/25
In mixed form: 219/25
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