Add 50/32 and 7/63, Solve 1 18/32 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 50/32 and 7/63

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 7/63

50/32 + 7/63 is 241/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
50/32 = 50 × 63/32 × 63 = 3150/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016
Add the two like fractions:
3150/2016 + 224/2016 = 3150 + 224/2016 = 3374/2016
3374/2016 simplified gives 241/144
So, 50/32 + 7/63 = 241/144
In mixed form: 197/144

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