Add 72/63 and 98/50, Solve 1 9/63 + 1 48/50 as a fraction

Add 72/63 and 98/50

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

72/63 + 98/50 is 543/175.

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,
72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
98/50 = 98 × 63/50 × 63 = 6174/3150
Add the two like fractions:
3600/3150 + 6174/3150 = 3600 + 6174/3150 = 9774/3150
9774/3150 simplified gives 543/175
So, 72/63 + 98/50 = 543/175
In mixed form: 318/175

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