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Add 50/63 and 90/35

1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 2 20/35

50/63 + 90/35 is 212/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    90/35 = 90 × 9/35 × 9 = 810/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/315 + 810/315 = 250 + 810/315 = 1060/315
  5. 1060/315 simplified gives 212/63
  6. So, 50/63 + 90/35 = 212/63
    In mixed form: 323/63

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