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Add 63/35 and 90/50

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 1 40/50

63/35 + 90/50 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    63/35 = 63 × 10/35 × 10 = 630/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    90/50 = 90 × 7/50 × 7 = 630/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/350 + 630/350 = 630 + 630/350 = 1260/350
  5. 1260/350 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 63/35 + 90/50 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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