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Add 63/50 and 50/30

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 1 20/30

63/50 + 50/30 is 439/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/150 + 250/150 = 189 + 250/150 = 439/150
  5. So, 63/50 + 50/30 = 439/150
    In mixed form: 2139/150

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