Add 63/45 and 42/50
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 42/50
63/45 + 42/50 is 56/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
63/45 = 63 × 10/45 × 10 = 630/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Add the two like fractions:
630/450 + 378/450 = 630 + 378/450 = 1008/450 - 1008/450 simplified gives 56/25
- So, 63/45 + 42/50 = 56/25
In mixed form: 26/25
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