Add 50/63 and 36/54, Solve 50/63 + 36/54 as a fraction

Add 50/63 and 36/54

50/63 + 36/54 is 92/63.

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,
36/54 = 36 × 7/54 × 7 = 252/378
Add the two like fractions:
300/378 + 252/378 = 300 + 252/378 = 552/378
552/378 simplified gives 92/63
So, 50/63 + 36/54 = 92/63
In mixed form: 129/63

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