Add 63/6 and 50/72, Solve 10 3/6 + 50/72 as a fraction

Add 63/6 and 50/72

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 50/72

63/6 + 50/72 is 403/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
63/6 = 63 × 12/6 × 12 = 756/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
Add the two like fractions:
756/72 + 50/72 = 756 + 50/72 = 806/72
806/72 simplified gives 403/36
So, 63/6 + 50/72 = 403/36
In mixed form: 117/36

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