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Add 63/35 and 50/49

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 1 1/49

63/35 + 50/49 is 691/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    63/35 = 63 × 7/35 × 7 = 441/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    50/49 = 50 × 5/49 × 5 = 250/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/245 + 250/245 = 441 + 250/245 = 691/245
  5. So, 63/35 + 50/49 = 691/245
    In mixed form: 2201/245

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