Add 8/63 and 12/50
8/63 + 12/50 is 578/1575.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
12/50 = 12 × 63/50 × 63 = 756/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/3150 + 756/3150 = 400 + 756/3150 = 1156/3150 - 1156/3150 simplified gives 578/1575
- So, 8/63 + 12/50 = 578/1575
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