Add 4/63 and 72/50, Solve 4/63 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 4/63 and 72/50

1^st number: 4/63, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

4/63 + 72/50 is 2368/1575.

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,
4/63 = 4 × 50/63 × 50 = 200/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
72/50 = 72 × 63/50 × 63 = 4536/3150
Add the two like fractions:
200/3150 + 4536/3150 = 200 + 4536/3150 = 4736/3150
4736/3150 simplified gives 2368/1575
So, 4/63 + 72/50 = 2368/1575
In mixed form: 1793/1575

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