Add 70/63 and 96/50, Solve 1 7/63 + 1 46/50 as a fraction

Add 70/63 and 96/50

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

70/63 + 96/50 is 682/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
70/63 = 70 × 50/63 × 50 = 3500/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
96/50 = 96 × 63/50 × 63 = 6048/3150
Add the two like fractions:
3500/3150 + 6048/3150 = 3500 + 6048/3150 = 9548/3150
9548/3150 simplified gives 682/225
So, 70/63 + 96/50 = 682/225
In mixed form: 37/225

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