Add 63/50 and 45/28
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 1 17/28
63/50 + 45/28 is 2007/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
63/50 = 63 × 14/50 × 14 = 882/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
45/28 = 45 × 25/28 × 25 = 1125/700 - Add the two like fractions:
882/700 + 1125/700 = 882 + 1125/700 = 2007/700 - So, 63/50 + 45/28 = 2007/700
In mixed form: 2607/700
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