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Add 63/81 and 70/50

1st number: 63/81, 2nd number: 1 20/50

63/81 + 70/50 is 98/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
    63/81 = 63 × 50/81 × 50 = 3150/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    70/50 = 70 × 81/50 × 81 = 5670/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/4050 + 5670/4050 = 3150 + 5670/4050 = 8820/4050
  5. 8820/4050 simplified gives 98/45
  6. So, 63/81 + 70/50 = 98/45
    In mixed form: 28/45

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