Add 63/9 and 24/50
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 24/50
63/9 + 24/50 is 187/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
63/9 = 63 × 50/9 × 50 = 3150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/450 + 216/450 = 3150 + 216/450 = 3366/450 - 3366/450 simplified gives 187/25
- So, 63/9 + 24/50 = 187/25
In mixed form: 712/25
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