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Add 7/50 and 12/63

7/50 + 12/63 is 347/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    7/50 = 7 × 63/50 × 63 = 441/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/3150 + 600/3150 = 441 + 600/3150 = 1041/3150
  5. 1041/3150 simplified gives 347/1050
  6. So, 7/50 + 12/63 = 347/1050

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