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Add 63/50 and 70/7

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 10 0/7

63/50 + 70/7 is 563/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    70/7 = 70 × 50/7 × 50 = 3500/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/350 + 3500/350 = 441 + 3500/350 = 3941/350
  5. 3941/350 simplified gives 563/50
  6. So, 63/50 + 70/7 = 563/50
    In mixed form: 1113/50

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