Add 63/7 and 42/50
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 42/50
63/7 + 42/50 is 246/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
63/7 = 63 × 50/7 × 50 = 3150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/350 + 294/350 = 3150 + 294/350 = 3444/350 - 3444/350 simplified gives 246/25
- So, 63/7 + 42/50 = 246/25
In mixed form: 921/25
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