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Add 18/63 and 63/50

1st number: 18/63, 2nd number: 1 13/50

18/63 + 63/50 is 541/350.

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,
    18/63 = 18 × 50/63 × 50 = 900/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    63/50 = 63 × 63/50 × 63 = 3969/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/3150 + 3969/3150 = 900 + 3969/3150 = 4869/3150
  5. 4869/3150 simplified gives 541/350
  6. So, 18/63 + 63/50 = 541/350
    In mixed form: 1191/350

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