Add 6/36 and 63/50, Solve 6/36 + 1 13/50 as a fraction

Add 6/36 and 63/50

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

6/36 + 63/50 is 107/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
6/36 = 6 × 25/36 × 25 = 150/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
63/50 = 63 × 18/50 × 18 = 1134/900
Add the two like fractions:
150/900 + 1134/900 = 150 + 1134/900 = 1284/900
1284/900 simplified gives 107/75
So, 6/36 + 63/50 = 107/75
In mixed form: 132/75

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