Add 70/63 and 15/50
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 15/50
70/63 + 15/50 is 127/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
70/63 = 70 × 50/63 × 50 = 3500/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
15/50 = 15 × 63/50 × 63 = 945/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
3500/3150 + 945/3150 = 3500 + 945/3150 = 4445/3150 - 4445/3150 simplified gives 127/90
- So, 70/63 + 15/50 = 127/90
In mixed form: 137/90
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