Add 50/54 and 60/63, Solve 50/54 + 60/63 as a fraction

Add 50/54 and 60/63

50/54 + 60/63 is 355/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 63 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
60/63 = 60 × 6/63 × 6 = 360/378
Add the two like fractions:
350/378 + 360/378 = 350 + 360/378 = 710/378
710/378 simplified gives 355/189
So, 50/54 + 60/63 = 355/189
In mixed form: 1166/189

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