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Add 50/9 and 60/63

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 60/63

50/9 + 60/63 is 410/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    50/9 = 50 × 7/9 × 7 = 350/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    60/63 = 60 × 1/63 × 1 = 60/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/63 + 60/63 = 350 + 60/63 = 410/63
  5. So, 50/9 + 60/63 = 410/63
    In mixed form: 632/63

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