Add 54/63 and 15/50
54/63 + 15/50 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
54/63 = 54 × 50/63 × 50 = 2700/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
15/50 = 15 × 63/50 × 63 = 945/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/3150 + 945/3150 = 2700 + 945/3150 = 3645/3150 - 3645/3150 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 54/63 + 15/50 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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