Add 7/5 and 50/63
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 50/63
7/5 + 50/63 is 691/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
7/5 = 7 × 63/5 × 63 = 441/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Add the two like fractions:
441/315 + 250/315 = 441 + 250/315 = 691/315 - So, 7/5 + 50/63 = 691/315
In mixed form: 261/315
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