Add 50/18 and 15/63, Solve 2 14/18 + 15/63 as a fraction

Add 50/18 and 15/63

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 15/63

50/18 + 15/63 is 190/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126
Add the two like fractions:
350/126 + 30/126 = 350 + 30/126 = 380/126
380/126 simplified gives 190/63
So, 50/18 + 15/63 = 190/63
In mixed form: 31/63

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