Add 63/50 and 18/30
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 18/30
63/50 + 18/30 is 93/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
189/150 + 90/150 = 189 + 90/150 = 279/150 - 279/150 simplified gives 93/50
- So, 63/50 + 18/30 = 93/50
In mixed form: 143/50
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