Add 54/63 and 60/50
1st number: 54/63, 2nd number: 1 10/50
54/63 + 60/50 is 72/35.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 63/50 × 63 = 3780/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/3150 + 3780/3150 = 2700 + 3780/3150 = 6480/3150 - 6480/3150 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 54/63 + 60/50 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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