Add 6/50 and 90/63, Solve 6/50 + 1 27/63 as a fraction

Add 6/50 and 90/63

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 27/63

6/50 + 90/63 is 271/175.

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,
6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
90/63 = 90 × 50/63 × 50 = 4500/3150
Add the two like fractions:
378/3150 + 4500/3150 = 378 + 4500/3150 = 4878/3150
4878/3150 simplified gives 271/175
So, 6/50 + 90/63 = 271/175
In mixed form: 196/175

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