Add 50/48 and 14/63, Solve 1 2/48 + 14/63 as a fraction

Add 50/48 and 14/63

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 14/63

50/48 + 14/63 is 91/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
50/48 = 50 × 21/48 × 21 = 1050/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
14/63 = 14 × 16/63 × 16 = 224/1008
Add the two like fractions:
1050/1008 + 224/1008 = 1050 + 224/1008 = 1274/1008
1274/1008 simplified gives 91/72
So, 50/48 + 14/63 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72

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