Add 50/63 and 35/54
50/63 + 35/54 is 545/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
50/63 = 50 × 6/63 × 6 = 300/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
35/54 = 35 × 7/54 × 7 = 245/378 - Add the two like fractions:
300/378 + 245/378 = 300 + 245/378 = 545/378 - So, 50/63 + 35/54 = 545/378
In mixed form: 1167/378
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