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Add 63/50 and 56/63

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 56/63

63/50 + 56/63 is 967/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    63/50 = 63 × 63/50 × 63 = 3969/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/3150 + 2800/3150 = 3969 + 2800/3150 = 6769/3150
  5. 6769/3150 simplified gives 967/450
  6. So, 63/50 + 56/63 = 967/450
    In mixed form: 267/450

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