Add 50/35 and 3/63, Solve 1 15/35 + 3/63 as a fraction

Add 50/35 and 3/63

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 3/63

50/35 + 3/63 is 31/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
Add the two like fractions:
450/315 + 15/315 = 450 + 15/315 = 465/315
465/315 simplified gives 31/21
So, 50/35 + 3/63 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21

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