Add 63/50 and 3/70
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 3/70
63/50 + 3/70 is 228/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350 - Add the two like fractions:
441/350 + 15/350 = 441 + 15/350 = 456/350 - 456/350 simplified gives 228/175
- So, 63/50 + 3/70 = 228/175
In mixed form: 153/175
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