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Add 9/63 and 8/50

9/63 + 8/50 is 53/175.

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,
    9/63 = 9 × 50/63 × 50 = 450/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/3150 + 504/3150 = 450 + 504/3150 = 954/3150
  5. 954/3150 simplified gives 53/175
  6. So, 9/63 + 8/50 = 53/175

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