Add 75/63 and 25/50
1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 25/50
75/63 + 25/50 is 71/42.
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,
75/63 = 75 × 50/63 × 50 = 3750/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
25/50 = 25 × 63/50 × 63 = 1575/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/3150 + 1575/3150 = 3750 + 1575/3150 = 5325/3150 - 5325/3150 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 75/63 + 25/50 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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