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Add 70/63 and 4/50

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 4/50

70/63 + 4/50 is 268/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    70/63 = 70 × 50/63 × 50 = 3500/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    4/50 = 4 × 63/50 × 63 = 252/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/3150 + 252/3150 = 3500 + 252/3150 = 3752/3150
  5. 3752/3150 simplified gives 268/225
  6. So, 70/63 + 4/50 = 268/225
    In mixed form: 143/225

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