Add 54/50 and 50/63, Solve 1 4/50 + 50/63 as a fraction

Add 54/50 and 50/63

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 50/63

54/50 + 50/63 is 2951/1575.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
54/50 = 54 × 63/50 × 63 = 3402/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150
Add the two like fractions:
3402/3150 + 2500/3150 = 3402 + 2500/3150 = 5902/3150
5902/3150 simplified gives 2951/1575
So, 54/50 + 50/63 = 2951/1575
In mixed form: 11376/1575

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