Add 54/70 and 50/63, Solve 54/70 + 50/63 as a fraction

Add 54/70 and 50/63

54/70 + 50/63 is 493/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 63 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630
Add the two like fractions:
486/630 + 500/630 = 486 + 500/630 = 986/630
986/630 simplified gives 493/315
So, 54/70 + 50/63 = 493/315
In mixed form: 1178/315

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