Add 70/50 and 54/63, Solve 1 20/50 + 54/63 as a fraction

Add 70/50 and 54/63

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 54/63

70/50 + 54/63 is 79/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
54/63 = 54 × 50/63 × 50 = 2700/3150
Add the two like fractions:
4410/3150 + 2700/3150 = 4410 + 2700/3150 = 7110/3150
7110/3150 simplified gives 79/35
So, 70/50 + 54/63 = 79/35
In mixed form: 29/35

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