Add 27/5 and 50/63, Solve 5 2/5 + 50/63 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 50/63

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 50/63

27/5 + 50/63 is 1951/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
27/5 = 27 × 63/5 × 63 = 1701/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
Add the two like fractions:
1701/315 + 250/315 = 1701 + 250/315 = 1951/315
So, 27/5 + 50/63 = 1951/315
In mixed form: 661/315

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