Add 81/63 and 50/56
1st number: 1 18/63, 2nd number: 50/56
81/63 + 50/56 is 61/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
81/63 = 81 × 8/63 × 8 = 648/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
648/504 + 450/504 = 648 + 450/504 = 1098/504 - 1098/504 simplified gives 61/28
- So, 81/63 + 50/56 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28
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