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Add 54/63 and 90/50

1st number: 54/63, 2nd number: 1 40/50

54/63 + 90/50 is 93/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    54/63 = 54 × 50/63 × 50 = 2700/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    90/50 = 90 × 63/50 × 63 = 5670/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/3150 + 5670/3150 = 2700 + 5670/3150 = 8370/3150
  5. 8370/3150 simplified gives 93/35
  6. So, 54/63 + 90/50 = 93/35
    In mixed form: 223/35

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