Add 63/70 and 18/50
63/70 + 18/50 is 63/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
63/70 = 63 × 5/70 × 5 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Add the two like fractions:
315/350 + 126/350 = 315 + 126/350 = 441/350 - 441/350 simplified gives 63/50
- So, 63/70 + 18/50 = 63/50
In mixed form: 113/50
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