Add 63/72 and 4/50
63/72 + 4/50 is 191/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
4/50 = 4 × 36/50 × 36 = 144/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/1800 + 144/1800 = 1575 + 144/1800 = 1719/1800 - 1719/1800 simplified gives 191/200
- So, 63/72 + 4/50 = 191/200
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