Add 63/50 and 8/6
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 1 2/6
63/50 + 8/6 is 389/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
189/150 + 200/150 = 189 + 200/150 = 389/150 - So, 63/50 + 8/6 = 389/150
In mixed form: 289/150
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