Add 75/50 and 50/63, Solve 1 25/50 + 50/63 as a fraction

Add 75/50 and 50/63

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 50/63

75/50 + 50/63 is 289/126.

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,
75/50 = 75 × 63/50 × 63 = 4725/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150
Add the two like fractions:
4725/3150 + 2500/3150 = 4725 + 2500/3150 = 7225/3150
7225/3150 simplified gives 289/126
So, 75/50 + 50/63 = 289/126
In mixed form: 237/126

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