Add 50/63 and 56/35, Solve 50/63 + 1 21/35 as a fraction

Add 50/63 and 56/35

1^st number: 50/63, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

50/63 + 56/35 is 754/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
Add the two like fractions:
250/315 + 504/315 = 250 + 504/315 = 754/315
So, 50/63 + 56/35 = 754/315
In mixed form: 2124/315

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