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Add 49/63 and 49/50

49/63 + 49/50 is 791/450.

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,
    49/63 = 49 × 50/63 × 50 = 2450/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    49/50 = 49 × 63/50 × 63 = 3087/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/3150 + 3087/3150 = 2450 + 3087/3150 = 5537/3150
  5. 5537/3150 simplified gives 791/450
  6. So, 49/63 + 49/50 = 791/450
    In mixed form: 1341/450

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