Add 96/63 and 42/50
1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 42/50
96/63 + 42/50 is 1241/525.
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,
96/63 = 96 × 50/63 × 50 = 4800/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
42/50 = 42 × 63/50 × 63 = 2646/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/3150 + 2646/3150 = 4800 + 2646/3150 = 7446/3150 - 7446/3150 simplified gives 1241/525
- So, 96/63 + 42/50 = 1241/525
In mixed form: 2191/525
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