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Add 96/50 and 14/63

1st number: 1 46/50, 2nd number: 14/63

96/50 + 14/63 is 482/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    96/50 = 96 × 63/50 × 63 = 6048/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    14/63 = 14 × 50/63 × 50 = 700/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/3150 + 700/3150 = 6048 + 700/3150 = 6748/3150
  5. 6748/3150 simplified gives 482/225
  6. So, 96/50 + 14/63 = 482/225
    In mixed form: 232/225

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