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Add 2/63 and 75/50

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 25/50

2/63 + 75/50 is 193/126.

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,
    2/63 = 2 × 50/63 × 50 = 100/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    75/50 = 75 × 63/50 × 63 = 4725/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/3150 + 4725/3150 = 100 + 4725/3150 = 4825/3150
  5. 4825/3150 simplified gives 193/126
  6. So, 2/63 + 75/50 = 193/126
    In mixed form: 167/126

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