Add 8/63 and 25/50
8/63 + 25/50 is 79/126.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 63/50 × 63 = 1575/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/3150 + 1575/3150 = 400 + 1575/3150 = 1975/3150 - 1975/3150 simplified gives 79/126
- So, 8/63 + 25/50 = 79/126
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