Add 72/63 and 9/50
1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 9/50
72/63 + 9/50 is 463/350.
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,
72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
9/50 = 9 × 63/50 × 63 = 567/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/3150 + 567/3150 = 3600 + 567/3150 = 4167/3150 - 4167/3150 simplified gives 463/350
- So, 72/63 + 9/50 = 463/350
In mixed form: 1113/350
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