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Add 8/63 and 45/50

8/63 + 45/50 is 647/630.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    45/50 = 45 × 63/50 × 63 = 2835/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/3150 + 2835/3150 = 400 + 2835/3150 = 3235/3150
  5. 3235/3150 simplified gives 647/630
  6. So, 8/63 + 45/50 = 647/630
    In mixed form: 117/630

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