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Add 50/63 and 35/50

50/63 + 35/50 is 941/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    35/50 = 35 × 63/50 × 63 = 2205/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2500/3150 + 2205/3150 = 2500 + 2205/3150 = 4705/3150
  5. 4705/3150 simplified gives 941/630
  6. So, 50/63 + 35/50 = 941/630
    In mixed form: 1311/630

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