Add 56/50 and 21/63, Solve 1 6/50 + 21/63 as a fraction

Add 56/50 and 21/63

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 21/63

56/50 + 21/63 is 109/75.

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,
56/50 = 56 × 63/50 × 63 = 3528/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
21/63 = 21 × 50/63 × 50 = 1050/3150
Add the two like fractions:
3528/3150 + 1050/3150 = 3528 + 1050/3150 = 4578/3150
4578/3150 simplified gives 109/75
So, 56/50 + 21/63 = 109/75
In mixed form: 134/75

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