Add 63/50 and 60/70
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 60/70
63/50 + 60/70 is 741/350.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
441/350 + 300/350 = 441 + 300/350 = 741/350 - So, 63/50 + 60/70 = 741/350
In mixed form: 241/350
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