Add 63/75 and 50/90
63/75 + 50/90 is 314/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
63/75 = 63 × 6/75 × 6 = 378/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
378/450 + 250/450 = 378 + 250/450 = 628/450 - 628/450 simplified gives 314/225
- So, 63/75 + 50/90 = 314/225
In mixed form: 189/225
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