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Add 50/63 and 63/54

1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 1 9/54

50/63 + 63/54 is 247/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    50/63 = 50 × 6/63 × 6 = 300/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    63/54 = 63 × 7/54 × 7 = 441/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/378 + 441/378 = 300 + 441/378 = 741/378
  5. 741/378 simplified gives 247/126
  6. So, 50/63 + 63/54 = 247/126
    In mixed form: 1121/126

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